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The Governors' Migrant Stunt.
14:11 - 26:57 (12:45)
The Governors of Florida and Texas, Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott, respectively, are transferring undocumented migrants to other states for public relations stunts, with DeSantis even chartering planes and sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
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Governor DeSantis of Florida is considering sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard as a tactic in response to the recent border crisis, which could be part of his political ambitions to rival Governor Abbott of Texas.
14:11 - 15:30 (01:18)
Summary
Governor DeSantis of Florida is considering sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard as a tactic in response to the recent border crisis, which could be part of his political ambitions to rival Governor Abbott of Texas.
ChapterThe Governors' Migrant Stunt.
EpisodeHow Border Politics Landed in Martha’s Vineyard
PodcastThe Daily
Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, offered free trips to Martha's Vineyard to migrants upon their arrival in Texas, despite economic opportunities seeming to be limited on the small island popular with wealthy vacationers.
15:31 - 19:05 (03:33)
Summary
Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, offered free trips to Martha's Vineyard to migrants upon their arrival in Texas, despite economic opportunities seeming to be limited on the small island popular with wealthy vacationers. An envoy named Perla was dispatched to San Antonio to distribute McDonald's gift cards to migrants before urging them to travel to Martha's Vineyard.
ChapterThe Governors' Migrant Stunt.
EpisodeHow Border Politics Landed in Martha’s Vineyard
PodcastThe Daily
Sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard is a stunt without any practical reasons, unlike New York and DC that have resources for migrants who show up.
19:05 - 22:41 (03:36)
Summary
Sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard is a stunt without any practical reasons, unlike New York and DC that have resources for migrants who show up. The island does not have the infrastructure nor the jobs for migrants, making it an unnecessary and misguided operation.
ChapterThe Governors' Migrant Stunt.
EpisodeHow Border Politics Landed in Martha’s Vineyard
PodcastThe Daily
Fox News Anchor Tucker Carlson held a press conference doubling down on his decision to send people up north and celebrates the fact that liberal America is finally confronting the immigration problem at their doorstep.
22:41 - 24:34 (01:52)
Summary
Fox News Anchor Tucker Carlson held a press conference doubling down on his decision to send people up north and celebrates the fact that liberal America is finally confronting the immigration problem at their doorstep.
ChapterThe Governors' Migrant Stunt.
EpisodeHow Border Politics Landed in Martha’s Vineyard
PodcastThe Daily
Republican governors seem more interested in using the issue of undocumented immigration for political gain rather than finding solutions through dialogue with Democratic leadership.
24:34 - 26:57 (02:23)
Summary
Republican governors seem more interested in using the issue of undocumented immigration for political gain rather than finding solutions through dialogue with Democratic leadership. One possible solution proposed is for Republican governors to work with blue states to facilitate an orderly transfer of migrants.