Duval Times

According to a recent report from The Hill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is being criticized for preserving a Republican Party in Washington that has lost touch with voters and the real world. Senator Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida, argues that President Trump and conservative Republicans actually represent the views and beliefs of Republican voters, while McConnell and the Washington establishment do not.

Scott points out that President Trump's record on border security speaks for itself. Despite facing opposition from Democrats, Trump enforced America's laws and provided resources to border patrol agents without signing new legislation. Scott questions why Washington would exclude Trump and conservative Republicans from the conversation about the alleged border bill.

Scott argues that the politicians pushing for this border deal represent a Republican Party that only exists in Washington, dominated by political and economic insiders. He believes that the days of secret deals between insider Republicans and Democrats are over. Scott states, "It’s time to move ahead without them."

Regarding the alleged border deal, Scott compares the process to Nancy Pelosi's statement about passing ObamaCare without knowing its contents. He criticizes the lack of transparency and highlights concerns about a massive check for Ukraine and the absence of border security measures. Scott emphasizes that most Republicans and even some Democrats support accountability in Ukraine spending and real border security, which are not addressed in the bill according to McConnell.

Scott stresses that Republicans want a secure border and highlights the danger posed by illegal immigration. He mentions that over 8 million people have entered the United States illegally since President Biden took office, including hundreds of terrorists. Scott argues that allowing the border crisis to continue is a failure that jeopardizes American families, businesses, and national security.

Scott dismisses the notion that anyone, including President Trump, wants the border crisis to continue for political gain. He believes that voters have rejected efforts to codify Biden's border policies in law, and that the only place where such lies are entertained is in Washington.

According to Scott, securing the border requires holding President Biden accountable to enforce the law. He criticizes McConnell's plan to give Biden and Democrats a win they can campaign on, arguing that it does not address the border crisis effectively. Scott expresses concern about the potential for 5,000 migrants to illegally enter the U.S. every day under the proposed bill and the lack of metrics tying Ukraine aid or other priorities to border security.

In conclusion, Scott blames McConnell, Washington's Senate Republican leader, for failing to address border security and provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, or Taiwan. He argues that McConnell is disconnected from the voters who would prefer securing the border over anything else for Ukraine.