Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is fighting against sleepy Joe Biden’s ‘hush hush’ administration. While Biden vowed ‘transparency he has done the opposite. Blocking some lawmakers and nearly all reporters from entering the border facilities. Likely out of fear that people will learn the true depth of the inhumane treatment going on inside.
Biden has also popped in some extremely anti-free press practices at the White House press briefings. Turning the everyday events into a pay-for-play cash cow that forces small publications out the door.
Joined by 14 other lawmakers, Cruz drafted an official letter demanding that the Biden administration stand by their original promise to be inclusive:
“As part of our oversight duties as Senators, I and 14 of my colleagues will travel to the border this week to talk to the brave men and women on the ground who are working every today [sic] to stop this crisis and secure our border,” Cruz wrote.
“But it is not enough for members of the Senate to see what is happening — the American people must-see. That is why I requested that members of the media be allowed to join us. But your administration clearly and emphatically refused to offer press access. This is outrageous and hypocritical.”
Cruz went on to use Biden’s promise of “truth and transparency” against him.
Cruz wrote:
“At the beginning of your administration, Press Secretary Jen Psaki stressed the importance of “truth and transparency” and a “deep respect for the role of a free and independent press.” At the beginning of the month, Secretary Mayorkas stated that he would adhere to principles of “openness and transparency.” But now, when your administration faces a crisis of your own making, you are refusing to allow the very transparency you promised and that you demanded from prior administrations.
Denying the press the ability to observe, film, and report on the conditions at the border is not openness or transparency-it is hiding the truth from the American people. The press and the American people deserve more than denials and excuses from a podium. They deserve to see and understand the crisis for themselves with the help of reporters who are free and independent from your administration.”
On Friday, Sens. Cruz and John Cornyn (R-Texas) will lead a delegation of 14 lawmakers to tour the Rio Grande Valley. Cruz said it’s “unacceptable” that the Biden administration will not permit reporters to join them.
“I call on you to reverse this decision immediately and commit to allowing free and fair reporting on the crisis at the border,” Cruz said.
So far, Biden’s crew has not responded to the Republican’s demands.