Consultant Ayanna Pressley was on the receiving finish of heavy criticism after she appeared to reignite false allegations that Border Patrol brokers had ‘whipped’ Haitian unlawful immigrants.
Pressley (D-MA) posted a picture of the incident from simply over a 12 months in the past that takes the confrontation out of context and was initially utilized by the media and Democrat politicians to accuse border brokers of getting “whipped” unlawful immigrants on the border.
“This occurred one 12 months in the past at this time,” she tweeted.
“#1YearAfterDelRio, we received’t cease combating for *actual* accountability & an immigration system that affirms asylum as the basic human proper that it’s,” added Pressley.
This occurred one 12 months in the past at this time.#1YearAfterDelRio, we received’t cease combating for *actual* accountability & an immigration system that affirms asylum as the basic human proper that it’s. pic.twitter.com/pByGDeV6og
— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) September 19, 2022
Ayanna Pressley Tries to Revive Pretend ‘Whipping’ Story About Haitian Illegals
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley was – rightly so – closely ratioed for the tweet making an attempt to revive an previous faux information story.
Whereas she didn’t particularly point out the phrase ‘whip’ or make accusations of ‘whipping,’ the intent behind sharing the picture was fairly apparent.
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It’s, in any case, the picture that sparked your complete media-driven controversy.
“You’re spreading misinformation,” wrote Caleb Hull, a conservative communications strategist.
You’re spreading misinformation.
— Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) September 20, 2022
Abigail Marone, the press secretary for Senator Josh Hawley, knowledgeable Pressley that the story behind the picture had been “debunked a 12 months in the past.”
This was debunked a 12 months in the past. Why are you making an attempt to make this a hashtag?
— Abigail Marone 🇺🇸 (@abigailmarone) September 19, 2022
Others broadcast that they’d reported the publish for spreading misinformation, a course of Twitter permits however selectively acts on.
Reported for spreading misinformation
— Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) September 20, 2022
Some readers had been fast to level out that the timing of Ayanna Pressley’s tweet making an attempt to reignite the ‘whipping’ controversy comes on the exact same day border crossings topped 2 million illegal immigrants formally.
The identical day information breaks that migrant crossings hit 2M this 12 months — a brand new document— @AyannaPressley tweets out this debunked story attacking border patrol officers.@massgop @massdems https://t.co/FGTtvUf7cO
— ConservativeNotCrazy (@IAMMGraham) September 20, 2022
Nonetheless, others had been much more crucial of her tweet, calling the lawmaker an outright liar.
What occurred? A border agent did his job? Or are you continue to spreading the lie that they whipped unlawful aliens? As a result of you already know that’s a lie so that may be a reasonably scummy factor to do. Even for you. https://t.co/6KK3Ahk1K5
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) September 20, 2022
Casually peddling a lie one 12 months later. Fraud squad has no disgrace https://t.co/q4GRMgnAro
— Chet Cannon (@Chet_Cannon) September 20, 2022
Sure, you began mendacity about it three hundred and sixty five days in the past. https://t.co/1Pjto3TPyK
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) September 20, 2022
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The Lie Has Been Debunked
Sure certainly, Ayanna Pressley did assist unfold the unique lie about Haitian unlawful immigrants being ‘whipped’ by Border Patrol brokers one 12 months in the past.
At a press convention with fellow far-left Democrat Consultant Maxine Waters, Pressley declared that the Border Patrol brokers within the picture had acted like white supremacists.
“Haitian lives are black lives, and if we really consider that black lives matter, then we should reverse course,” the Squad member stated.
“Congress should do the work of investigating and guaranteeing accountability of the egregious and white supremacist conduct of Border Patrol brokers in Del Rio Texas,” she added.
Rep. Pressley on scenario at U.S. southern border: “Haitian lives are Black lives, and if we really consider that Black lives matter, then we should reverse course.”
“The Biden administration should instantly…halt all deportations of Haitian migrants.” https://t.co/tUeqoESHTP pic.twitter.com/gJXxntTS1q
— ABC Information (@ABC) September 22, 2021
Besides, the entire thing was false from the beginning, unfold by a Democrat communications strategist who had no thought how horses and/or reins work, and who was prepared to share a picture from a doubtful angle.
The reality was rapidly revealed.
What’s unfathomable is the stupidity concerned in pondering you’d get away with mendacity.
Hey @TwitterSupport – It’s worthwhile to pull this tweet and ban this clown.
He’s spreading a ‘huge lie.’
Right here’s the alternate angle… pic.twitter.com/70BzKUGT7B
— Rusty 🎙️ (@rustyweiss74) September 21, 2021
“We don’t carry whips and the one factor I see of their arms is reins,” one agent stated on the time.
One other agent identified that the reins are used to guard the horse and even to guard the particular person from the horse.
From a Border Patrol supply: “Brokers use their reins for lots of causes. Primarily it’s used to steer the horse, however brokers will even spin them generally to discourage individuals from getting too near the horse…We’re not conscious of anybody being struck with the reins.” https://t.co/yxxyoAuklh pic.twitter.com/t3o3h9dJbL
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) September 20, 2021
The disinformation was apparent and Border Patrol brokers smeared by distinguished Democrat figures like Ayanna Pressley were cleared by officials.
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