Rep. Maxwell Frost from Florida suggested that Republicans remove the Statue of Liberty due to their not supporting radical immigration policies.
The suggestion comes as House GOP members try to pass the Secure the Border Act.
Watch the clip here:
This is ridiculous. https://t.co/ZfTX3uyqhn
— Nile Gardiner (@NileGardiner) January 17, 2024
Rep. Frost says, “My colleagues from the other side of the aisle, let’s be honest with immigrants who deserve better than what you’re offering them. Don’t welcome immigrants if you plan to reject them. If you keep pushing your bigoted H.R. 2 bill, then also pass this bill. I’ve taken the liberty of drafting it for you. It removes the Statue of Liberty, our largest symbol that tells people to come here.”
Furthermore, “This is who you are, removing the fabric of America. So, I want to know which Republican, who supports and voted for H.R.2, will introduce this bill. If you’re gonna support H.R.2 and these bigoted measures, the least you can do is not be a damn liar.”
More from Fox News:
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., was mocked on social media Wednesday for telling Republicans to pass a bill to remove the Statue of Liberty along with their “bigoted” immigration law.
A House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on immigration discussed H.R.2, the House GOP’s Secure the Border Act, the comprehensive border security and immigration bill passed back in May. The bill would restrict the asylum process for people crossing the border and require resumed construction on the border wall.
The freshman congressman was one of many Democrats who attacked the bill, though he also produced a mock bill to remove the Statue of Liberty for Republicans to also pass.
This demonstration has resulted in Rep. Frost getting flamed online:
Why do we keep sending idiots to Congress?!?!
Democrat Rep. Frost suggested that we remove the Statue of Liberty because Republicans want to SECURE THE BORDER.
Didn't he vote to send money to Ukraine to secure their borders?!?!? pic.twitter.com/9yVAdpabd3
— Chad Prather (@WatchChad) January 18, 2024
It looks like the rookie Democrat might be enjoying a short time in Congress:
Freshman Democrat Rep. Max Frost proposes bill to remove Statue of Liberty in protest of GOP's 'bigoted' immigration law
Let’s hope the 2024 elections will result in Rep Frost becoming a one term wonder 🙄
— ShotGunBonnie (@ShotGun_Bonnie) January 18, 2024
The Hill shares more:
Frost said immigrants deserve better than what they are being offered.
“Don’t welcome them if you plan to reject them. If you keep pushing your bigoted H.R. 2 bill, then also pass this bill. I’ve taken the liberty of drafting it for you,” Frost said, holding up a piece of paper. “It removes the Statue of Liberty, our largest symbol that tells people to come here.”
“This is who you are, removing the fabric of America. So, I want to know which Republican, who supports and voted for H.R.2, will introduce this bill,” he continued. “If you’re gonna support H.R.2 and these bigoted measures, the least you can do is not be a damn liar.”
Frost accused GOP lawmakers of being more interested in “peddling hate” than finding solutions that will fix the immigration system.
Republicans say that the immigration bill, which passed the House last year with no support from Democrats, is necessary to stop the thousands of migrants who are arriving at the southern border.
Democrats know what they are doing.
They are attempting to demonize conservatives and anyone who supports stricter regulations on our border.
While everyday Americans are feeling the impact of these illegal immigrants pouring in, Democrats celebrate another million blue voters entering our country.
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