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Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard by Florida governor say they were misled
Reuters ^ | September 16, 2022 | By Jonathan Allen and Ted Hesson

Posted on 09/16/2022 6:05:31 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

(Reuters) - Some migrants who were flown to the wealthy island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, said on Thursday they were duped about their destination, and Democratic leaders called for a probe of the move by Florida's Republican governor to send them there from Texas.

One Venezuelan migrant who arrived at Martha's Vineyard identified himself as Luis, 27, and said he and nine relatives were promised a flight to Massachusetts, along with shelter, support for 90 days, help with work permits and English lessons. He said they were surprised when their flight landed on an island.

He said the promises came from a woman who gave her name as "Perla" who approached his family on the street outside a San Antonio shelter after they crossed from Mexico and U.S. border authorities released them with an immigration court date.

He said the woman, who also put them up in a hotel, did not provide a last name or any affiliation, but asked them to sign a liability waiver.

"We are scared," he said, adding he and others felt they were lied to. "I hope they give us help."

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; border; chat; getemoutbyfriday; illegalaliens; invasion; liberalhypocrites; marthasvineyard; maximumnimby; nimby
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Reporting by Jonathan Allen in Martha's Vineyard, Rich McKay in Atlanta and Ted Hesson in Washington; Additional reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh in Chicago, Andrea Shalal and Mike Scarcella in Washington, Nate Raymond in Boston and Kristina Cooke in San Francisco; Editing by Mica Rosenberg, Aurora Ellis, David Gregorio and Gerry Doyle
1 posted on 09/16/2022 6:05:31 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Should have been flown right back to Venezuela, but MV was still fun to see.


2 posted on 09/16/2022 6:06:41 AM PDT by rigelkentaurus
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

They did get a flight to MA as promised..


3 posted on 09/16/2022 6:07:26 AM PDT by Col Frank Slade
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Doesn’t Obama have a house there? Or the Clintons? How many migrants are they hosting?


4 posted on 09/16/2022 6:08:35 AM PDT by Republicanprofessor
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Were they told they were going to Hollywood?
5 posted on 09/16/2022 6:08:48 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: rigelkentaurus
Should have been flown right back to Venezuela, but MV was still fun to see.

Yep

6 posted on 09/16/2022 6:08:52 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

They’re welcome to leave the country any time they wish.


7 posted on 09/16/2022 6:09:00 AM PDT by LIConFem (I lost my tagline in a boating accident.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
"We are scared," he said, adding he and others felt they were lied to."

More scary than the trek from their homeland? I'm sure there's a Soros NGO representative coaching this narrative in order for Fedzilla to go after Abbott and DeSantis. Pure B.S.

8 posted on 09/16/2022 6:09:18 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: rigelkentaurus

agree on this 100%. hate to see 1 penny being spent to ship them within the US, but it is amazing to watch the gnashing of teeth


9 posted on 09/16/2022 6:09:38 AM PDT by sappy (criminaldems)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Uh huh. Sure, Luis.

How much did Jonathan Allen fork over to have you say that?


10 posted on 09/16/2022 6:09:45 AM PDT by sauropod (Unbelief has nothing to say. Chance favors the prepared mind.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Sounds like Luis also needs geography lessons.


11 posted on 09/16/2022 6:10:06 AM PDT by Michael.SF. ( The problem today: people are more concerned about feelings than responsibility)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Get your asses back to your own country then!


12 posted on 09/16/2022 6:11:48 AM PDT by vpintheak (Live free, or die!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Too bad, so sad.


13 posted on 09/16/2022 6:12:32 AM PDT by The Louiswu (If your child requires validation from Chuck E. Cheese you have failed as a parent. )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Oh no, they’ve been misled.

They are illegal aliens!

This is insanity.


14 posted on 09/16/2022 6:12:40 AM PDT by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“movin on up...”


15 posted on 09/16/2022 6:14:07 AM PDT by Varsity Flight ( "War by the prophesies set before you." I Timothy 1:18. Nazarite prayer warriors. 10.5.6.5)
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To: liberalh8ter

To be sure they were interviewed and video’d making their decision— proving what was presented to them and their decision on record by “the name they gave”.

This entire backlash from the Soros peeps and joebama mayorkasites-— is thrown together and... for the media to repeat the absolute LIE. A matter of timing of the actual agreement for the bussed and flown ILLEGAL aliens. Who do not— have any citizen’s rights. The States have the right to disburse entrants to the State which were not informed of them (which is virtually every one of them having to find out about middle of the night flights, for example to jacksonville, FL - FL Dept of Law Enforcement undercovers found this out).


16 posted on 09/16/2022 6:14:17 AM PDT by John S Mosby ( Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: Col Frank Slade

Free geography classes too?


17 posted on 09/16/2022 6:14:33 AM PDT by blackdog ("That's an applause line you useful idiots" )
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To: rigelkentaurus

Hey, governor Abbott and DeSantis started it they better not pull back! This is a sign of strength and fairness they better continue those flights! Even if it’s in the dark of the night!’ Those racist billionaires need to have a taste of what us people are going through that live on the border! I salute you and the majority of the American people who are being affected by the 5 million invaders that have invaded our nation. Keep going, keep doing it Ship thousands and thousands of them to their door steps!


18 posted on 09/16/2022 6:14:40 AM PDT by RoseofTexas
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

These illegal aliens, now that they’ve seen the nice houses on Martha’s Vineyard, can continually ask their Democrat handlers why they can’t stay in a place like that.


19 posted on 09/16/2022 6:14:56 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Oh. That’s so sad - they were duped. Maybe next time don’t come in here illegally.


20 posted on 09/16/2022 6:15:32 AM PDT by ProudDeplorable (Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty. ~ Ronald Reagan)
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