Morning Wire Terrorists at Border & Demise of #MeToo | 1.24.23
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Jan 24, 2023 Record numbers of migrants are crossing the southern U.S. border, raising alarms about connections to terrorism. The #MeToo movement faces challenges amid controversies leading to the dissolution of Time's Up. Additionally, insights into President Biden's handling of classified documents spark criticism of the Justice Department's response. Recent investigations draw parallels between Biden and Trump’s classified document issues, adding layers to the political narrative.
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Record Migrant Encounters and National Security
- A record 250,000+ migrant encounters occurred at the US border in December, raising concerns about national security.
- 38 individuals on the terror watchlist were apprehended in just the first three months of fiscal year 2023.
Downfall of Time's Up
- Time's Up, the MeToo group, dissolved after leaders helped Andrew Cuomo discredit a sexual harassment accuser.
- The organization also faced criticism for high executive salaries and lavish spending.
Biden's Classified Documents Case
- Biden's lawyers found classified documents but notified the White House, not the Justice Department, raising transparency concerns.
- The DOJ's delayed search and handling of the situation is questionable.