Glenn Kessler, known as the “fact checker” for the Washington Post, disputed claims made by Donald Trump regarding Joe Biden’s involvement in rental assistance programs for migrants in Michigan. Kessler argued that Biden should not be held accountable for the spending of his deputies in this matter.
In his fact check published on April 29, Kessler refuted Trump’s allegations that Democrats, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, were providing $500 a month in rental assistance to illegal migrants in Michigan. Trump and his PAC, MAGA Inc, highlighted the “Newcomer Rental Subsidy” program in Michigan, which receives federal funding, and attributed the spending to Biden.
However, Kessler asserted that there is no evidence to suggest that Biden is aware of this specific program’s spending. He dismissed claims that Biden is directly paying rent for illegal immigrants and pointed out that very few individuals receiving rental assistance actually have asylum claims and are in the country legally.
Despite acknowledging that federal and state funds are being used to provide rent assistance to migrants, Kessler downplayed the connection to Biden and emphasized that Americans are facing rent increases and economic challenges under his administration. The article highlighted a Michigan resident struggling with rent hikes while migrants receive free rental aid.
Kessler’s critique of Trump’s accusations against Biden and Whitmer disregarded the legal controversies surrounding Biden’s border policies, leading to impeachment proceedings against his border secretary. Biden’s administration has granted parole to over a million migrants, prompting lawsuits from Republican-led states challenging these policies.
If the courts rule against Biden’s parole policies, Kessler may need to reconsider his stance, reflecting on the implications of these programs on American taxpayers and the housing market. Despite Trump’s claims of federal funding supporting migrants while Americans struggle financially, Kessler maintained that Biden’s awareness and involvement in such spending remain unsubstantiated.
Ultimately, the article highlighted the contentious debate surrounding migrant assistance programs, Biden’s leadership, and the financial burdens faced by Americans amidst economic challenges and rent increases.
