Democratic Senator Ron Wyden admitted in a series of social media posts that he helped escort a young, pregnant migrant girl across the border so that she could receive medical attention.
“I went across the border into Juarez, Mexico to tour a shelter housing asylum seekers being forced to stay in Mexico instead of the U.S. while they wait to hear if they’ve been granted asylum. They are fleeing persecution and violence, seeking a better life for their families,” Wyden tweeted, providing a reason for why he was visiting the area in the first place.
“While across the border, I met a young woman who was seeking refuge in the U.S., who was more than 8 months pregnant,” he added. According to his account, the young woman attempted to enter the United States several times but was denied access. That is, until Wyden and his team personally escorted her across.
While across the border, I met a young woman who was seeking refuge in the U.S., who was more than 8 months pregnant. pic.twitter.com/kkRoPXvDrK
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) July 27, 2019
“She tried to get across the border but was denied until it became clear to law enforcement that I was accompanying her. She was taken to a hospital to get care,” the Oregon Democrat said in a tweet.
Wyden claims the girl “had serious medical complications that were life-threatening to her & her unborn baby.”
“It shouldn’t have to take being escorted by a U.S. Senator to get asylum seekers and migrants to safety in the United States. After my time in Juarez, I’m reflecting on the hundreds — perhaps thousands — of women just like her who are unable to get the medical care they need,” the senator concluded.
It shouldn’t have to take being escorted by a U.S. Senator to get asylum seekers and migrants to safety in the United States. After my time in Juarez, I’m reflecting on the hundreds — perhaps thousands — of women just like her who are unable to get the medical care they need. pic.twitter.com/X0mk1iJr6q
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) July 27, 2019
Yahoo News called Wyden a “Good Samaritan” and applauded his efforts but some people online claimed Wyden, by sharing this story, may have admitted to trafficking or otherwise illegal activity:
SICKENING!
A sitting US Senator @RonWyden @WydenForOregon drives to Mexico, takes a random 8.5 mo pregnant #IllegalAlien, puts her in his car, & when Border Patrol refuse to admit her, says:
“I am a US Senator, you have to let us in!”#ArrestWyden #LawbreakerWyden @WydenPress pic.twitter.com/3JaSilVaeV— 🇺🇸California Condor🇺🇸 (@Condor_Law) July 30, 2019
Did you just admit to human trafficking, Senator? https://t.co/UewL2fiasz
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) July 30, 2019
@WhiteHouse @realDonaldTrump this criminal should be arrested
— Christine (@BUcrimlaw) July 30, 2019
I thought no one was above the law…
— 🙄Erin 🤔 (@MsErinMurray) July 30, 2019
At least you know who your constituents are.
And they aren't in Oregon.
— 30330 trucker hat (@dirtytruckerhat) July 30, 2019
@FBI this guy needs to be arrested
— Just a Republican who pounces (@Jane95851049) July 30, 2019
@TheJusticeDept @GOPLeader @senatemajldr @realDonaldTrump @CBP @DHSgov @OfficeGovEthics is this legal?? Why is @RonWyden trafficking illegals across our border??!! He should be removed immediately from our Congress and arrested!! This is unacceptable!!
— CT (@CTomme2) July 30, 2019
Hello, @FBI ? I'd like to report @RonWyden for human smuggling and human trafficking. Cc @CBP @ICEgov
— William Zagorski @ Quodverum (@Wzagorski89) July 30, 2019
You are a criminal!! #WWG1WGA #KAG2020
— Donald Bartolet (@DonaldBartolet2) July 30, 2019
Note: The author of this article has included commentary that expresses an opinion and analysis of the facts.You just admitted to human trafficking, a federal offense. @ICEgov @FBI @SecretService
— Brian 🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@NuseUSMC) July 30, 2019
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