[Jane Long]

A rush of young children crossing alone and illegally into the United States from Texas is so large and unexpected that senior officials with the Obama administration said Monday the White House is asking Congress for about $2 billion to grapple with what is being called a humanitarian crisis.

Unexpected™ Crisis™. Got it?

[Texas resident]

You never want to let a crisis go to waste.....

[laplata]

This is the tip of the iceberg. These kids’ extended families are not far behind.

It wouldn’t be humane to separate the kids from their families. /s