In a Sunday appearance on “Face the Nation,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham faced scrutiny over her responses to questions about the state’s handling of the border crisis. Despite mounting evidence and concerns from residents and officials in other border states, Lujan Grisham’s defensive posture and dismissive remarks about the crisis have drawn significant criticism.
During the interview, Robert Costa questioned the governor about the Biden administration’s border policies and her role in addressing the issues. Lujan Grisham claimed, “Right now, border crossings are as low as they’ve ever been, certainly lower than they were in the Trump administration.”
This false assertion starkly contrasts with reports indicating ongoing challenges at the border, including increased encounters and a strain on local resources. The Center Square reported, “Accounting for all the data, including new ways the Biden administration is allowing foreign nationals to enter the country, the claims are verifiably false.”
Since Biden took power, at least 10 million illegal aliens have traveled illegally across the southern border. Since also since Biden took office in January 2021, fentanyl-related deaths have skyrocketed. In 2021 alone, there were over 71,000 deaths involving synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl. The crisis continued into 2022, with fentanyl being involved in nearly 70% of all drug overdose deaths, totaling approximately 73,838 deaths for the year.
However, Gov. Lujan Grisham has failed to take any measures to secure New Mexico’s border. Unlike all other border-state governors — Democrat and Republican — who have implemented stricter security protocols, Lujan Grisham has not committed to similar actions, leaving New Mexico vulnerable to the ramifications of inadequate border control. Her refusal to acknowledge the severity of the situation and to implement robust measures has been a point of contention.
When pressed about the need for more Border Patrol agents, Lujan Grisham deflected, attributing the lack of resources to Congressional inaction. She stated, “They [Republicans] did not do anything to pass a bipartisan border deal that put 1,500 more Border Patrol and 1,200 more ICE agents.” The so-called “deal” she referred to would have given mass amnesty to millions of criminal aliens entering the country illegally, a non-starter.
However, facts show that this response overlooks her administration’s responsibility in advocating for and securing necessary resources to protect the state and its residents due to her pulling of the National Guard from the border and refusal to consider legislation to assist with the humanitarian crisis, which has opened up a channel for deadly fentanyl to kill countless citizens.
She then praised Joe Biden’s border czar, Kamala Harris, saying, “Hispanic voters here want is a prosecutor who’s got a history in a border state dealing with border and immigration issues that can cause risk, like her prosecution successfully and transnational gangs on drugs and guns.”
“And this is the second time we’ve seen Trump and his cast of characters be really clear. They don’t want immigration reform. They want fear, they want division, they’re going to continue to demonize Hispanics and Latinos and immigrant communities. And you know what they see? They see someone who’s tough, fair, balanced, pragmatic, and somebody they can relate to in terms of her own family. That motivates Hispanic voters,” she added.
When asked about Harris being in charge of the border catastrophe, she said, “Well, as a straight shooter, thank you, Robert, and thank you, New Mexico voters. We have to be engaged in better diplomacy in Central America and South America. She did that very effectively.”
Lujan Grisham’s handling of the border issue is a stark disconnect from the realities faced by many in New Mexico and other border states. A recent FBI report noted the border crisis’ effect on higher crime in New Mexico. Her interview highlighted a concerning lack of urgency and proactive measures to address the complex challenges posed by the border crisis. This stance has led to growing frustration among constituents who feel that their concerns are being dismissed or minimized by state leadership.
She does nothing but lie, like all Demonrats She needs to go. #SaveNewMexico #VoteRightNewMexico
She does nothing but spew garbage from her mouth. Another liberal idiot.
Absolutely!
MLG is the worst thing that has ever happened to the state of New Mexico. Her first and only loyalty is to the DNC and there is nothing she wont do to please them.
The Land of Enchantment. It sounds great untill you look up the definition of Enchantment. Do the research. This state has been under a wicked spell for a long time. Remember in November!!!
You got it! I’ve been told that enchantment doesn’t mean what it clearly does. Who ever gave us that moniker was only describing what was then, is now, and is continuing. The governor we have now is just living that out.
Not much more to say … bottom line – she’s an idiot!
(A blatant “kiss-ass” wanting an executive position in the Harris administration.)
Agreed. The whole “special session” was designed to try and get her attention in DC before the convention as a possible upper level admin choice. Her own party killed it in one day. I think we can “call” this political career.
Exactly! She would fit right in with all the Lefties!
MLG is just an idiot with a mouth that spews verbal diarrhea.
If I remember correctly, Kamala Harris officiated at MLG’s wedding, so is it any wonder the Wicked Witch of Santa Fe has her lips firmly fastened to the VP’s backside? MLG ignores the crisis at the border because she, like all Democrats, wants illegals voting to help guarantee leftist, progressive control of the government. MLG is a hideous, evil creature who knows she cannot get re-elected as governor (term limits) but she’s working diligently to conjure up a position in the Harris administration should she take office. Vote R.E.D. in November to Remove Every Democrat!!!
Bravo Joseph! We are NOT supposed to remember all their horrible decisions, cuz the MEDIA support their false reality. Nothing will change if we don’t vote differently. The Dems I knew in my past, that were honorable, NM loving folks, are not in control any longer.
Sadly, many Hispanics vote Dem as they consider it their “culture”, like being Roman Catholic. Both are choices. Choose well.
MLG thinks the sky is yellow and the sun is blue.
MLG and buddies do not want a secure border.
There is too much money with drugs, child sex trafficking and infiltration. Yes “The Land of Enchantment “ is a dark place, pray for our state.
MLG IS HOPING TO GET THE VP PICK.
I thought the same. I don’t see it now, but who knows.
To say otherwise would be to admit she was wrong.
Like her good friend Kamala, MLG has not even visited the border.
if people in New Mexico would have voted and voted out the idiot in Santa Fe, maybe something would have been done about the border. But the ones in the Northern part of the state won’t change their minds no matter what, because that’s the way they have voted for generations, well they need to change to something better. I cannot stand to see her face she is destroying us. the border needs to be secure
Sadly, the system is rigged and it doesn’t matter who one votes for. We do not live in a free country. The controllers have a mission to dismantle the USA and use both parties to do so. You do not have to pick a side, politically or on any issue. You can choose to stop being manipulated by media, mainstream and alternative. Live fearlessly and create your best life.
MLG is evil, evil, evil!
Moochie Loserjan has mental issues and/or uses some high potency drugs to think the border is secure and everything is “OK”..