Two mothers whose daughters were tragically killed by illegal immigrants have expressed outrage over Vice President Kamala Harris' recent border visit, labeling it a "sham" and a "political stunt." They criticize Harris for failing to reach out to grieving families and accusing her of ignoring the crisis that has devastated their lives.
Vice President Kamala Harris' highly publicized visit to the southern border in Arizona drew swift and scathing criticism from Alexis Nungaray and Patty Morin, two mothers who lost their daughters to illegal immigrants. They accused Harris of exploiting the situation for political gain and failing to address the root causes of the ongoing crisis.
Nungaray, whose 12-year-old daughter Jocelyn was sexually assaulted and murdered by two illegal immigrants in June, expressed her disgust over Harris' visit, calling it "the most disgraced, hollow effort I have ever seen." She questioned Harris' motives, stating, "It pissed me the hell off when I saw it. She's been in charge of the border for more than three years. She's done absolutely nothing."
Kamala Harris' Border Farce: Mothers of Murdered Daughters Condemn Sham Visit
Nungaray pointed out that Harris' visit lasted a mere "20 minutes," during which she failed to engage with "ground people or agents." She contrasted Harris' visit with former President Trump's visit, where she was personally invited and witnessed his genuine concern for the families affected by illegal immigration.
Morin, whose daughter Rachel was raped and murdered by an illegal immigrant in 2023, echoed Nungaray's sentiments. She accused Harris of ignoring the crisis for years and using her border visit as a publicity stunt. "This whole thing going to the border is just a political stunt, hoping that she's going to check off a box and win some points," Morin stated.
Kamala Harris' Border Farce: Mothers of Murdered Daughters Condemn Sham Visit
Both mothers highlighted the lack of outreach from Harris or her administration since their daughters' deaths. They criticized Harris for failing to acknowledge their suffering or offer support. Nungaray expressed her disappointment, saying, "She's done nothing the last four years. She's denied that there's been a problem. She hasn't even acknowledged the murders of my daughter or Alexis's or some of the other victims."
Nungaray praised former President Trump for his empathy and support, saying, "It wasn't him calling me as a previous president. It was him calling me as a father. As someone who has kids, someone who couldn't even imagine what it would be like if this was their child."
Kamala Harris' Border Farce: Mothers of Murdered Daughters Condemn Sham Visit
Morin also spoke highly of Trump's compassion, stating, "President Trump has reached out to our family multiple times, to multiple members. He's been very compassionate and genuinely cares about our family and our recovering from this tragedy."
Harris' visit, which marked her first trip to the border since taking office in 2021, was widely seen as an attempt to address criticism of her handling of the immigration issue. Republicans and border patrol agents have accused Harris of ignoring the crisis and failing to address the surge in illegal border crossings.
Kamala Harris' Border Farce: Mothers of Murdered Daughters Condemn Sham Visit
In response to these accusations, Harris has maintained that the border is secure but acknowledges that the immigration system is broken. However, her record on immigration has been criticized, as the Biden administration's policies have been blamed for the increase in border crossings.
Fiscal year 2023 broke the record for migrant encounters with over 2.4 million, while December had nearly 250,000 encounters in a single month. This overwhelming influx of migrants has strained resources and raised concerns about national security and public safety.
Kamala Harris' Border Farce: Mothers of Murdered Daughters Condemn Sham Visit
The mothers of the murdered daughters called on Harris to take meaningful action rather than engaging in empty political gestures. They demanded a comprehensive solution to the immigration crisis that prioritizes border security and protects American lives.
