Jim Acosta Dodges Illegal Alien Crime Stats to Focus on Kamala Harris' Name

CNN’s Jim Acosta once again showed why mainstream media has become more about distraction than discussion. During an interview with Trump campaign adviser Corey Lewandowski, Acosta completely sidestepped the devastating crime statistics linked to illegal immigration. Instead, he fixated on how Lewandowski pronounced Vice President Kamala Harris' name while avoiding the very real issue of criminal illegal aliens wreaking havoc on American communities.

The interview took place Wednesday on CNN’s Newsroom, where Lewandowski brought up shocking data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the numbers, over 425,000 criminal illegal aliens are roaming America’s streets thanks to the Biden administration's lax border policies. These statistics include 13,099 murderers and 16,000 rapists numbers that should alarm any rational person concerned about public safety. But instead of addressing these cold, hard facts, Acosta chose to deflect.

Acosta’s response? A bizarre focus on Lewandowski’s pronunciation of Kamala Harris' name. “The other thing, too, it’s Kamala Harris. I don’t know. Is there why do you guys say ‘Kamala’?” Acosta asked, as if mispronouncing Harris’ name was somehow more important than acknowledging the thousands of murderers and rapists that have entered the country under the current administration’s watch.

Lewandowski didn’t back down, rightfully pressing Acosta to acknowledge the real issue. “Jim, can you say that 13,000 murderers are coming into the country?” Lewandowski asked, repeating the alarming statistics that Acosta clearly had no interest in discussing. Instead, Acosta wrapped up the segment, failing to address the undeniable consequences of illegal immigration on American safety.

The numbers don’t lie, but CNN sure seems determined to ignore them. Acosta's refusal to engage with the facts speaks volumes about the left’s unwillingness to confront the catastrophic results of open border policies. Instead of focusing on the staggering crime statistics, CNN chose to center the conversation on trivial matters such as the pronunciation of a name while Americans continue to suffer from the fallout of unchecked illegal immigration.

This is typical of how the media, particularly CNN, continues to operate: ignore the facts and deflect attention away from the failures of the Biden-Harris administration. Whether it's downplaying the crisis at the border or diverting attention from skyrocketing crime rates due to illegal immigration, the media continues to serve as a shield for Democratic leadership rather than holding them accountable for their disastrous policies.

The reality is, the Biden administration, with Kamala Harris leading the border crisis response, has allowed thousands of dangerous criminals into this country. The data is clear:

• 13,099 murderers

• 16,000 rapists

• 425,000 convicted criminals

These are not just numbers on a page. These are real people, real threats, allowed into our communities by an administration more concerned with political correctness than public safety.

As the Biden-Harris administration continues to flounder on the border crisis, it's clear that Americans need strong leadership to put an end to the chaos. The media's attempts to distract from the issue won't work forever facts and reality will always catch up.

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