Kevin McAleenan, the acting head of the Department of Homeland Security, announced an investigation into 'disturbing' social-media posts allegedly made by current and former Border Patrol agents.
Bart JansenWASHINGTON – The head of the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday he directed an immediate investigation into"disturbing" and"inexcusable" social-media posts allegedly from Border Patrol personnel about lawmakers and immigrants seeking refuge in the U.S.
"The Trump Administration’s actions at the southern border are grotesque and dehumanizing," said Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., who is chairman of the committee. "There seems to be open contempt for the rule of law and for basic human decency. The committee needs to hear directly from the heads of these agencies as soon as possible in light of the almost daily reports of abuse and defiance.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called for Morgan's ouster, saying the inspector general's report and the Facebook postings"paint a picture of a toxic culture at U.S. Customs and Border Protection that can only begin to be changed by immediately firing and replacing top leadership at the agency."
Trump sidestepped a question Monday in the Oval Office about the Facebook group, but commended members of the Border Patrol as"patriots" and"great people."
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