During an appearance on the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) voiced his concerns regarding reported plans by the Biden administration to transfer migrants to Atlantic City International Airport in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
Van Drew highlighted the fact that this plan involves sending migrants to a town with a population of around 50,000 people in an attempt to alleviate the stress on New York City, a massive metropolis with a population of 8.3 million. He emphasized the logistical challenges of providing resources and support for a significant influx of migrants in a relatively smaller community.
Additionally, Van Drew raised critical security concerns about accommodating migrants at Atlantic City International Airport, which houses both the FAA Technical Center and the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard. He stressed the vital role of these facilities in national defense and air safety.
The congressman underscored that the issue of immigration and its consequences extend far beyond the southern border states, emphasizing that it’s a nationwide concern that affects the entire United States. He also mentioned the strain that sanctuary policies have placed on cities like New York.
In conclusion, Representative Van Drew expressed his determination to oppose the plan and protect his community from the potential challenges and risks associated with housing migrants at the airport.