Last Updated on September 21, 2021, 2:54 AM AST by Renaldo St Juste
The images went viral on the internet that showed the border guards using whips against the migrants of Haiti. White House refused some of the viral photos that surfaced.
NS Previously reported with an estimated 10,000 or more Haitians currently evacuating under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, the Biden administration plans to increase deportation flights to Haiti.
The photographs were taken by journalist Paul Ratchet showed that border guard agent on a horse that appears to be using a whip on immigrants returning from Mexico after purchasing food surfaced on Monday. The White House totally disagree with the photographs.
While talking to the reporters, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said that she saw the viral footage but didn’t have perfect information about that incident. This incident is not acceptable and is appropriate.
Adding to the statement, Psaki said that the footage of the incident that took place has been terrifying to see, and in the coming days the government will be trying to get more clarity about the incident
While answering the question regarding firing the agent that is showed in the picture doing this, Psaki said that, of course, the agents should never be able to do this again.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mallorcas was also asked about the photo, and a reporter who asked him about the whip said he was “assuming the facts,” suggesting that the agent may have been in control for a long time.
Mallorcas said, “A long bridle is used to ensure control of the horse, but investigate the facts to make sure the situation is as we understand it and if it’s something different it We will respond accordingly.”
Mallorcas said that if the agent would find responsible for using whips against the Haitian migrants. Strong action would be taken against that agent as it is totally unacceptable, and no such activity would take place in future.
Renaldo St Juste, with his connection across the regions excels in providing all the regional updates from across the caribbean nation. His reporting majorly includes covering entertainment, crime and sports.
