House Majority Leader Steve Scalise Weighs in on Minneapolis Protests and Immigration
In a tense interview with Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise addressed the recent protests in Minneapolis, calling for a joint federal and state investigation into the events. The Louisiana Republican also weighed in on immigration policies, citing statistics on the number of violent individuals removed from the country under President Trump's administration.Scalise Calls for Investigation into Minneapolis Protests
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise expressed his concerns about the recent protests in Minneapolis, stating that 'this has happened over and over again' and attributing some of the blame to 'failed local leadership.' He also emphasized the importance of a joint federal and state investigation into the events. When asked if he would join Senator Bill Cassidy's call for an investigation, Scalise replied, 'I don't question the credibility of ICE,' but rather pointed to what he sees as a lack of effective leadership in Minneapolis.
Scalise Defends Immigration Policies
The House Majority Leader also addressed immigration policies, citing statistics on the number of violent individuals removed from the country under President Trump's administration. He stated that '416,000 people with violent criminal records' have been removed, and emphasized that this is a result of President Trump's efforts to secure the border. Scalise argued that these individuals would still be on the streets if it weren't for the president's actions.
Scalise Criticizes Local Leaders
In his interview with Face the Nation, Scalise also criticized local leaders in Minneapolis, stating that they 'need to look in the mirror and tone it down.' He emphasized that the city has its own problems, including 'failed leadership' that has led to a lot of the chaos. Scalise expressed his hope that the situation would improve and that the city's leaders would take responsibility for their actions.
In conclusion, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise weighed in on the recent protests in Minneapolis, calling for a joint federal and state investigation into the events. He also defended President Trump's immigration policies, citing statistics on the number of violent individuals removed from the country. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how local leaders will respond to Scalise's criticisms and what steps they will take to address the issues facing their city.
