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Psaki was asked if White House feels responsible for death of TX Natl Guardsman. Her answer is infuriating.

April 26, 2022 | | Print Article

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It was a sad day on Monday when searchers recovered the body of the Texas Army National Guard member who went missing after heroically trying to save the life of illegal immigrants who were crossing the Rio Grande River near Eagle Pass last Friday.

It was believed that 22-year-old specialist Bishop E. Evans drowned after getting caught up in the river’s currents after he attempted to rescue the two migrants who may have been involved in the illegal smuggling of drugs and, according to the Texas Military Department, “appeared to be drowning while crossing the river from Mexico into the U.S.”

Evans, who had been deployed to the area for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star which was launched last year in response to the humanitarian catastrophe that President Joe Biden’s refusal to secure the nation’s southern border has created, had been missing for three days before the worst fears were confirmed.

Governor Abbott delivered the grim news on Twitter, “We are heartbroken to learn of the death of SPC Bishop Evans. He heroically served his state & country.”

“I want to thank all rescue teams that worked to locate this soldier,” Abbott wrote. “Join me & Cecilia in praying for the family & friends of SPC Evans.”

Pictures of the young man whose life was cut short by his selfless devotion to duty and humanity were posted to Twitter where he was mourned, with many expressing their deep condolences to the fallen hero’s loved ones.

But not everyone was respectful in the wake of the terrible tragedy.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki hit a new low when she was asked about Evans during Monday’s White House press briefing, reacting in a loathsomely snarky, callous manner that once again showed that little matters to the current administration other than partisan politics and scoring cheap points against Republicans as the outgoing spinmeister passed the buck to Texas and its governor for his death.

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“I don’t believe the White House so far has commented on the death of Bishop Evans, the 22-year-old National Guard specialist who drowned trying to save two migrants,” Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich said, offering Psaki a chance to go on record.

“Yes, thank you for that Jackie,” Psaki responded, “and the news of the confirmation that his body had been found was confirmed just a couple of hours ago. I would note that, of course, our heart goes out to his family and to his loved ones.”

“To confirm all the specific details,” she added, “he went missing on Friday, following a selfless efforts to rescue two migrants who appeared to be drowning, who are trying to cross a river in Mexico then went to the United States, that went into the U.S. of course, we know that National Guard personnel, including him, risk their lives every day to serve and protect others and again our hearts go out to his family.”

“I don’t have any, in case you may ask, I don’t have any updates at this moment in terms of the president’s outreach but if that is something I can update you on this afternoon I will let you know,” she said.

Heinrich followed up, “Does the White House feel any responsibility for his death given that there’s reporting that he lost his life, allegedly trying to save two migrants who were smuggling drugs, this is a problem that you know, the administration has been facing for some time and has obviously been as we’ve been discussing getting some criticism on.”

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“Does the White House feel at all responsible?” Heinrich asked. “And what more can you offer to people who you know are on the border, in border communities who are experiencing loss and trials like this?”

Psaki replied,” Well of, of course, we are mourning the loss of his life and we are grateful for the work of every National Guardsman, I would note that the National Guard work for the states, so he is an employee of the Texas National Guard and his efforts and his operation were directed by there, not by the federal government.”

“In this effort in this apparatus, we’ve we’ve long stated that our immigration system is broken, there needs to be more done to invest in smarter security to have a more effective asylum processing system, and we would welcome any efforts to, for any elected official to work with us on that,” Psaki concluded.

Twitter users reacted to Psaki’s abhorrent remarks.

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https://twitter.com/geronimadre/status/1518675820335620096?s=20&t=CIZnkqJDTnLa5lyEMCjfnQ

Psaki will soon be taking her act to MSNBC where many feel she will fit right in.

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15 thoughts on “Psaki was asked if White House feels responsible for death of TX Natl Guardsman. Her answer is infuriating.”

  1. I love how they rewrite the narrative to fit their needs. “Migrants”….no, you clueless idiot, illegal drug smugglers.

  2. IF Biden had left. the Trump Border ALONE, this would NEVER had happened since Bishop Evans would have NEVER been there. The White House IS despicable “saying” it’ is the” States” fault. This guy lost his life “thinking” he was helping drowning women. Too bad he didn’t KNOW that “they” were drug smugglers. I’m SURE that Bishop would STILL have done the same thing.THIS “kid” had CLASS, which I more than ANYBODY can say about Biden, lying Psaki & 80% of Washington, D.C.politicians.My heart goes out to his family. “KNOW” that your son did a valiant act. He layed down his life for another. This. man IS a SAINT!

  3. So if the guy worked for the state and White House claims no responsibility, why are we pouring billions into Ukraine that has nothing to do with the White House?

  7. Do you think maybe we could build a wall or something to keep illegal criminals out thereby protecting actual citizens from losing their lives? Oh that’s right Schmoe Biden didn’t like that idea.

  8. We have no comment on citizens dying for our reckless lawless cause to destroy America. A city of desperate illegals are crossing per month. They have no allegiance to this country. They are moving here and suck medical as well as state welfare resources. Worse is in desperation, being jobless and homeless many will create crime. They will steal, deal drugs and create chaos for which more government will be necessary to protect you from the hell the Democrats have created. As long as Democrats can have armed guards, live in gated communities and are in power they could care less.

  9. Jen – these were drug dealers. The blood of that Guardsman and all those killed by illegal aliens and drug dealers is on your hands and the President.

  10. the broken part of ouR immigration system is enforcement, which lies with this moron puppet of a President and those running him. There is path to residency and citizenship, and when these “migrants” choose to not follow it, they should be punished.

  11. Yes, this brave young man’s blood is on her hands as well as Harris’s, and Biden’s & it will be required of them at the Great White Throne Judgement. They will have to give an account and be punished for the deaths of all innocents that are killed/die due to their negligence.

  12. Ever notice how blame never rests at the doorstep of the one responsible? This sickens me. For one of our own Americans to put his life on the line to rescue these illegals, and apparently also running drugs? The president, if he had any class at all, should have addressed this when it first happened. But, what do we expect? He’s never shown any accountability for his botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, he blames Putin for our high inflation and gas prices, etc. etc. etc. Is he just stupid, inept or so entrenched in his own corrupt and vile “career” he just doesn’t care. After all, this didn’t affect him now, did it? He’d rather stand in front of a handful of people spouting his brainless nonsense of making all military tanks run on non fossil fuel. We are in serious danger because of him and it’s only going to get worse. I still cannot fathom just how this guy was voted into office.

    1. Cuz he wasn’t voted in, the election was stolen and stolen elections have very serious consequences. Put some blame on the lame RINOs who did and still do nothing.

  13. Peppermint Patty is a sad piece o’crap. This guardsman was an AMERICAN, that died serving mankind. May she rot,,,

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