Unbelievable Insights from Ben Bergquam: A Night at the Border
Ben Bergquam, known for his fervent reporting, shares a firsthand account of what he describes as a shocking scene at the U.S. border. He starts with disbelief, “Unbelievable, just got down here,” as he paints a vivid picture of what he witnessed at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. According to Bergquam, illegal immigrants, facilitated by NGOs, are being processed and transported into the country under the cover of night.
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From dawn to dusk, the process continues non-stop Bergquam said as he details seeing immigrants crossing rivers, being processed, and then shuttled onto buses operated by organizations like Jewish Family Services and Catholic Charities. “The NGOs are breaking in the money,” he claims, emphasizing how non-governmental organizations are profiting from these operations. These groups, he notes, have access to federal properties and taxpayer funding to transport immigrants into American communities.
The Role of NGOs and Federal Involvement
Bergquam’s frustration peaks as he highlights the direct involvement of NGOs in what he perceives as a systematic breach of immigration laws. He describes seeing buses operated by these organizations loaded with immigrants. “We’re paying them to pick and transport them into our country,” he states, underscoring what he sees as the absurdity of the situation.
Clash with Authority
A significant portion of Bergquam’s account involves his interaction with a security guard, who attempts to prevent him from filming the activities. He invokes the First Amendment, arguing his right as a journalist to document the events. The security guard, whom he describes as overstepping his authority, eventually concedes after he cites federal regulations. This clash illustrates what Bergquam sees as a broader issue: the misuse of power to intimidate journalists and hide the reality of the border situation.
Irony and Restrictions
Bergquam points out the irony in the restrictions imposed on him as a journalist while immigrants are freely crossing into the country. He remarks, “The people get to cross into our country illegally, but I can’t go across right there.” He confronts the inconsistencies in enforcement and questions why certain areas are off-limits to the press while remaining accessible to NGOs and the immigrants they assist.
A Call to Action
For Bergquam, this isn’t just a reporting assignment; it’s a call to arms. He ends with a warning: “If you were pissed off already, this is just the beginning of the fight.” He anticipates resistance from mainstream media and NGOs against efforts to secure the border and praises figures like President Trump and others advocating for stricter immigration policies.
Ben Bergquam’s account is a vivid portrayal of the border crisis as he sees it—a mix of frustration, disbelief, and a call for greater accountability. Through his lens, the scene at San Ysidro becomes a battleground for transparency, immigration reform, and the fight to secure America’s borders.