Immigration/Border
The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These stories are focused on the pivotal issue of immigration reform
In a hearing titled "Voices for the Victims," Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) held nothing back in a fiery condemnation of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and his handling of the ongoing border crisis. She said Mayorkas "deliberately subverted the duly enacted laws of the United States of America," and "has defied inquiries from the United […]
Republicans like Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) continue to warn about “massive illegal immigration,” blasting the Southern Border for being in “chaos.”
Florida Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost has called for the removal of the Statue of Liberty in a speech addressing illegal immigration and asylum outside of the nation's capital. According to Rep. Frost, taking down the New York landmark is justified to protest HR 2, a comprehensive border security bill. Frost calls the bill “bigoted legislation.” […]
Two of the most common angles of criticism of the Biden Administration by Republicans have been the border crisis and foreign policy. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) unloaded both of those barrels in an interview with The Floridian, first accusing the White House of allowing the border crisis to happen and then saying nothing they have […]
WASHINGTON—As the crisis along the U.S. border with Mexico continues to see thousands of illegal aliens flowing into the country, many of whom are young single men, both Republican and Democrat lawmakers are blaming one another for the crush of illegal immigration. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) along with many other members of the House Democratic […]
The state of Texas was recently blamed for the drowning deaths of three illegal migrants near the border by the Biden Administration, only for the accusation to fall apart after further investigation. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said, "It does not surprise me" that the White House seemingly lied about the incident in a recent appearance on Fox […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- A newly filed bill in the Florida Legislature would allow "zombie drug" xylazine to once again be administered to animals in Florida. The legislation would remove xylazine animal drug products from the list of Schedule 1 controlled substances, easing veterinary access to the drug. "This bill seeks to create an exemption for […]
House Republicans remain unbowed in demanding the passage of HR2, the Secure the Border Act passed in May, as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) recently signaled he would reject a proposed deal containing border measures and funding for Israel and Ukraine. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) discussed the bill ahead of the Iowa Caucus on Fox Business's Kudlow, saying the […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- A new proposal urging the federal government to tighten up immigration laws and secure the Southern border has reached the 2024 Legislative Session. If passed, the memorial would be sent to the U.S. Congress illustrating Florida's support for a tougher immigration stance. "What we can do as a state is stop creating […]
The severity of the border crisis means it is a bipartisan issue, yet members of Congress do not wish to give the other party a political victory. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) discussed the issue during a recent appearance on Fox News's Your World, saying a deal on the southern border is still possible and that "it is critical […]
With Congress back in session this week, House Republicans are negotiating a spending bill ahead of a government shutdown. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke with The Floridian on Tuesday on his opposition to the new bill, which would not return government spending to pre-COVID-19 levels. Additionally, he said if the federal government does not secure […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- After a late start amid a raging storm, Gov. DeSantis delivered his 2024 State of the State address. He hit on topics such as education, Israel, and immigration, emphasizing Florida's existence as a "fre e state". "2024 is going to be a banner year for the state if Florida," The Governor began […]
House Republicans are moving to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his mishandling of the southern border crisis. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) appeared on Fox News's Faulkner Focus to discuss the plan, describing how she told Secretary Mayorkas about the upcoming impeachment, whose response prompted her to call him "dangerous" and said "he knows exactly what he […]
As the border crisis continues, Gov. Ron DeSantis continues his no-holds-bar presidential campaign against former President Donald Trump, blaming him for the massive influx of illegal aliens that have been flooding the U.S. and for supporty amnesty. Team DeSantis has released a video excoriating President Trump for allegedly failing or refusing to build a southern […]
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) recently led a group of GOP lawmakers to Eagle Pass, Texas, to demand border security. The Biden Administration has claimed they require more funds to secure the border, to which Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) viciously replied, "If my eyes had rolled any harder, they would have rolled out of *censored*," calling […]
In a new poll conducted by USA Today and Suffolk University, President Joe Biden is now trailing former President Trump amongst Hispanic and young voters. According to the poll, Biden’s support amongst Hispanic voters is 34 percent, while Trump is polling at 39 percent. This number is a new low for President Biden who – […]
With the 2024 Iowa Caucuses less than two weeks away, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has kicked his presidential campaign into high gear, traversing the Hawkeye State trying to cram in as many meet and greet events in hopes of upsetting former President Donald Trump, or at the very least, come in a respectable second place. […]
House Republicans continue to demand action on the southern border, and the Representatives from Florida count among the most vocal. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed the border crisis in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying Democrats have been ignoring the issue "at their own political peril" and Americans will recognize current policies as "not […]
