DHS Secretary Nielsen just finished her press conference on the family separation policy. It was aggressive, dishonest and included a turbulent exchange with reporters. Here are a few snippets of video I found noteworthy.
DHS Secy says family separation policy is Congress's fault, must continue policy to defend the children and "American sovereignty". pic.twitter.com/WEiEXtLKP6
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 18, 2018
Here's the newspeak version of the formal enunciation of the family separation policy. pic.twitter.com/OWhU4SWhhC
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 18, 2018
"Parents can still communicate with their children through phone calls and video conference" pic.twitter.com/CSaqyaKmLY
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 18, 2018
but that smile when she says "congress could fix this tomorrow" pic.twitter.com/DA8T7BXa8h
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 18, 2018
DHS Secy: The children are not being used as pawns. We're trying to protect the children. pic.twitter.com/Z5Ue4pRPzH
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 18, 2018
DHS Secy: Heartbreaking photos show the bias of those posting them on the internet. pic.twitter.com/63Q3IeIHlS
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 18, 2018