Congressional Chats with Christopher Tremoglie: Rep. Matt Van Epps
Rep. Matt Van Epps criticized Democrats for their handling of border security and illegal immigration enforcement, particularly during a recent shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He argued that their actions have led to significant operational challenges for DHS, including a shortage of TSA officers. Van Epps believes that Democrats will face accountability for their policies in the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪Rep. Matt Van Epps criticized Democrats for causing a 76-day shutdown of DHS.
- ▪He highlighted the resulting workforce shortage, particularly among TSA officers, as a significant issue.
- ▪Van Epps believes that Democrats will be held accountable for their immigration policies in the midterm elections.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 18:01:04 +0000 |
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It’s no secret that Democrats are the party of failed, horrendous border security policies and suppressing illegal immigration enforcement. They promoted policies that led to millions of illegal immigrants entering the country, many with violent criminal records, during the Biden administration, contributing to the murders of innocent American women Laken Riley, Rachel Morin, and Jocelyn Nungaray, among others. In 2026, Democrats’ political games caused the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security for over 75 days in an attempt to sabotage the Trump administration’s illegal immigration enforcement policies. During the shutdown, Rep.
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