‘Will You Answer That?’: Republican Whip Tom Emmer Spars With CNN Host Over Migrant Crisis In Springfield

Emmer accused the “mainstream media” of refusing to address what has caused the migrant crises in U.S. communities, which he argued led to the unproven reports and the cat memes.

“What’s a problem is the mainstream media refuses to report what caused this problem,” Emmer said. “You’ve had thousands of people dropped in this country. By the way, you say it’s technically legal? Then why did they pause it? Because they had so much fraud in the system. The American people need to know that the Biden-Harris administration did, but here, let me finish, Kate.”

“But we talk policy all the time, but this one, just get passed the wrong and then move onto the policy,” Bolduan said.

Emmer then argued the media should talk about the Biden-Harris administration’s alleged lawlessness and Vice President Kamala Harris’ responsibility for allowing thousands of illegal immigrants into the country “improperly.” He referenced the Biden administration’s program known as the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CNHV) to allow “safe and orderly pathways to the U.S.” for over 30,000 nationals from those four countries.

Bolduan repeatedly asked the majority whip if he would publicly denounce the pet claims if they are proven false.

“I take your hope, but will you answer that? Yes or no? … congressman, the inability to answer yes or no on the simple question kind of takes away the heft of wanting to talk about the policy,” Bolduan said.

“Well I’d love it if you talked about the actual policy created by the Biden administration,” Emmer said. “Again, you need to start reporting on what caused this problem.”

Allegations emerged that Haitian migrants are eating cats in Springfield after a viral social media post claimed a migrant hung a dead cat from a branch and carved it up for a meal. The rumors gained further traction when Springfield resident Anthony Harris alleged at a local commission meeting in August that Haitians are beheading and eating ducks located in the local parks.

Police bodycam footage showed 27-year-old Alexis Telia Ferrell eating a cat in front of her neighbors in Canton, Ohio, further sparking rumors that migrants in the state are eating cats and other pets. Authorities arrested her on Aug. 16 for eating the animal “in a residential area in front of multiple people,” according to Fox 12.

Vance said on Tuesday that his senatorial office has received multiple inquiries from Springfield residents indicating that migrants are stealing and eating their neighbors’ pets. The Ohio senator acknowledged that the reports may not be true, but called on the Trump cat memes to continue in order to draw attention to the migrant crisis.

Residents of Springfield told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the surge in migrants in their community has led to an increase in crime, traffic accidents, housing crises and even public sex acts. The residents did not hesitate to blame the Biden-Harris administration for the ongoing crisis.