The Matt Walsh Show Ep. 1308 - An Outrageous Betrayal On The Border
Feb 5, 2024
Republicans in the Senate passed a border bill spending more on foreign aid than security. High school kids arrested after a brutal 10 against 1 assault. Nikki Haley appears on SNL. Shaquille O'Neal's controversial take on male vulnerability.
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Why Bukele's Tough Security Approach Won Big
- Nayib Bukele gained near-total support by prioritizing public safety over civil liberties.
- Bukele reduced homicides ~92% by rounding up suspected gang members and enforcing order, which made his tough approach overwhelmingly popular in El Salvador.
Senate Border Deal Prioritizes Foreign Aid Over Security
- The Senate border compromise spends roughly $74 billion on Ukraine and Israel versus $20 billion for border security.
- That is about 400% more for foreign aid, and the bill includes provisions critics say will facilitate, not prevent, illegal entry.
Why The Bill's 'Close The Border' Clause Is Ineffective
- The bill's emergency closure threshold is undermined by waivers and narrow counting rules.
- The president can waive the authority, unaccompanied minors from many countries are excluded from the 5,000 count, and ports-of-entry processing replaces an actual closure.