Goofy convoy on Texas border shows MAGA movement one long con

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5. Never Felt Unsafe Until Border Convoy Showed Up

Published Feb 05, 2024 at 9:23 AM EST
Updated Feb 05, 2024 at 11:18 AM EST

... A clip posted on X, formerly Twitter, by an account using the name Molly Ploofkins, shows a group of people protesting against Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to stem illegal migration on the U.S -Mexico border. Tensions have risen in recent weeks due to an ongoing stand-off between the federal government and Texas lawmakers over which has the right to control border crossings in the Lone Star State.

One woman, standing at the front of the small crowd, speaks into a microphone while holding a placard that reads: "Joseph and Jesus were asylum seekers."

She said, "I've always felt very safe here" and claimed the area "is a good place to raise your children" ...

Newsweek contacted Take Our Border Back via email after publication but has been unable to find contact details for the group in the video as they have not been identified. Newsweek will update this article if this information becomes apparent.

https://www.newsweek.com/eagle-pass-local-unsafe-border-convoy-texas-1866905