Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 12/18/2024
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Republicans are even more enthusiastic about a second Trump term than they were the first time around. They are particularly looking forward to him following through on the plans he promised.” – Monmouth University Polling Director Patrick Murray
TOP STORY: Mukherji, other Lawmakers, Grapple with the End of an Era
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The NJDOL announced new benefits rates for 2025.
The drone crisis is officially a ‘political circus‘, according to NorthJersey.com.
The feds say most of the 5,000 drone sighting reports in the state are stars, planes, and hobbyists, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
The state is training fire departments on how to handle drone crashes, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The NJ State Police and FBI say that drone vigilantism endangers manned aircraft, according to Morristown Green.
A Monmouth University poll finds optimism about President-elect trump’s policies is tempered by concern about tariff impacts.
The Juvenile Justice Commission countersued Atlantic County over placement, according to the Press of Atlantic City. Commissioner Levinson is seeking commissioners’ support for the ACUA following the landfill odor controversy, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Cash tolls will rise $1 for Delaware Memorial Bridge drivers, according to the Courier Post.
NJ internet gaming revenue broke another record in November, according to NJ Biz.
Nearly 475 bears were killed in the state’s controversial bear hunt, according to NJ.com.
Cape May County official discussed drones, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Hunterdon County will drop out of the State Health Benefits Plan, according to TAPinto. Clerk Melfi was honored with the ‘Essence of Hunterdon’ award, according to NJ Hills.
Mercer County Executive Benson delivered the ‘State of the County: Year In Review’ address.
Monmouth County Commissioner DiRocco was honored by the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce.
Ocean County attracted the attention of a national organization in the effort to end veteran homelessness, according to NJ101.5.
Senator Booker urged the CMS to issue guidance on expanding fertility treatment coverage.
Senator Kim introduced the ‘Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act’.
ICYMI: Murphy announced commutations, pardons; officials demand answers on drones; Murphy signed ‘Freedom To Read Act’, Hickson lead-off speaker; Corbett will depart NJT; Assad’s fall sparked celebration; no landing in sight in Monmouth Airport battle; Pfeiffer will serve as Kim COS
ELEC is looking to adjust the gubernatorial spending cap if the primary date is moved, according to NJ Globe.
Assemblyman Sauickie says he’d likely back Ocean County Commissioner Haines for re-election, according to NJ Globe.
ICYMI: NJLC announced fellows; guv candidates urge primary rescheduling; Crispi exploring a guv run; guv candidates converged; Hudson eyes turn to guv; Bramnick puts punches together; Sumter confident of resolution to Senate collision
The NJ Chamber of Commerce’s Walk To Washington is returning in 2025, with a new look drawing big interest, according to ROI-NJ.
Senator Mukherji and other lawmakers grappled with the end of an era with with the closing of the Jersey Journal, as the Legislature moves towards ending the requirement for legal notices be published in print papers.
The state is moving to revamp charter school laws, according to NJ.com.
Senator Pennacchio applauded President-elect Trump’s comments on drone activity.
ICYMI: Assembly cmte advanced ballot legislation; Assembly cmte heard ballot bill testimony; ballot questions dogged committee; state preparing to defend against deportation; guv candidates converged at conference; Haytaian passed away; Bramnick bucked party
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In Absecon, the superintendent testified in Trenton on the benefits of therapy dogs, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Atlantic City, AC Electric will do another audit and more billing outreach following a meeting with Rep. Van Drew, according to the Press of Atlantic City. Lacca was sworn-in to the Ward 5 council seat, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Bernardsville, denial of the Palmer project was ripped by an attorney, according to NJ Hills.
In Bloomfield, new councilmembers were sworn-in, according to TAPinto.
In Dover, ATU Local 1614 ratified a contract with Lakeland Bus.
In Hanover, residents lamented the prospect of more high-density housing, according to NJ Hills.
In Little Falls, the council voted to advance flood hazard ordinances, according to TAPinto.
In Livingston, environmental activists were arrested protesting outside the Formosa HQ, according to Patch.
In Morristown, residents questioned the hospital expansion, according to NJ Hills.
In Morris Plains, residents testified as public comment begins on the McDonald’s application, according to Morristown Green.
In Ocean City, a new generation will lead Spanish outreach, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Piscataway, the education association warned that moving BOE elections to April could lower turnout, according to TAPinto.
In Plainsboro, long-time Mayor Cantu will retire, according to NJ Globe.
In Ridgewood, the Army Corp of Engineers will study the flooding issue, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Somerville, Councilman Mitchell is retiring, according to TAPinto.
In Upper, the investigation into mercury testing tampering continues, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Warren, the master plan survey is live, according to TAPinto.
In Willingboro, a plan was approved to redevelop the old firehouse, according to Burlington County Times.
In Wyckoff, a petition reveals the reasons for the tax assessor’s suspension, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Ventnor, former Commissioner Maccagnano passed away, according to Downbeach.
ICYMI n Dover, Ruiz urged disempower ‘party puppeteers’; in Edison, apologies and retractions; in Newark, Crump passed away; in Morristown, familiar name resurfacing; in Marlboro, sign-stealing an issue; in Howell, GOP won election; in Marlboro, voters elected split BOE ticket; in Hoboken, Councilwoman Giattino passed away
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AROUND THE WEB:
NJ residents have shared alleged drone visuals for weeks. Look for yourself what they saw
Kyle Morel, NorthJersey.com
- New Jerseyans continue to report sightings of alleged drones in the night skies, as residents and elected officials demand answers from federal authorities that so far are not forthcoming. The phenomenon, and the uncertainty surrounding it, has spread to news and entertainment programs throughout the country. Mayors, members of Congress and even President-elect Donald Trump have weighed in on the matter, while some savvy local businesses are using the drones as a marketing tool.
Q&A: Guidelines for ideal new NJ ballot design
Colleen O’Dea, NJ Spotlight
- New Jersey lawmakers last week introduced a bill outlining the design of new primary election ballots to conform to a federal judge’s ruling and agreements by nearly all county clerks to not use the traditional party line ballot design.
What kind of senator does Andy Kim want to be?
Joey Fox, NJ Globe
- The last 14 months of Senator Andy Kim’s life have been all about getting somewhere. Getting through a statewide Senate primary with virtually the entire state Democratic establishment arrayed against him; getting elected against Republican Curtis Bashaw in a year that turned out to be surprisingly poor for his party; getting his House office shut down and his Senate office ready for action under a second Trump presidency.
These 5 places had ‘mystery’ drone sightings before N.J.
Tina Kelley, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- New Jersey is not the only part of the world to experience unexplained sightings of mysterious drones. Other parts of the U.S. and other nations have reported similar strings of unexplained drone sightings in recent months — including some that had alleged explanations.
Many say they’ll leave country because of Trump’s win | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- “If Trump wins, I’m leaving the country.” You probably heard a few people say that this fall, and you probably heard the same about Obama, Harris and both Clintons. But the folks who said that are still around, aren’t they?
The O’Toole Chronicles: Loyalty
Kevin O’Toole, NJ Globe
- If I learned anything in politics, it is that you rarely make friends in this world and you rarely see this thing called loyalty. I’m fairly sure that this truism can be said in all facets of life, but it seems to me that it is particularly applicable to today’s politics, and unwaveringly and unflinchingly so.
Water supply means emergency declared for NJ river basin
Rick Rickman, NJ1015
- Don’t let the rain fool you, New Jersey remains under a statewide drought warning. Every part of New Jersey has seen rainfall well below average over the past 90 days, according to the National Weather Service. Deficits have run between 5.6 inches to 6.6 inches below average rainfall. That’s impacted every water supply in the state from the Manasquan Reservoir to the Delaware River Basin, which supplies drinking water to more than 14 million people.
N.J. Senate Judiciary Committee backs Jersey City director to be Hudson judge
John Heinis, Hudson County View
- The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee backed Jersey City Department of Recreation and Youth Development Director Lucinda McLaughlin to be a Hudson County Superior Court judge today.
Life-saving biomarker testing advancing in NJ
Raven Santana, NJ Spotlight
- Regina Tommey Bueno was diagnosed in the spring of 2021 with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer of the bone marrow. With the help of biomarker testing, Bueno said she received targeted therapy that avoided a complex surgery.
‘We’re like rock stars’: Point Pleasant Battle of the Bulge veteran meets Belgian king
Jerry Carino, Asbury Park Press
- In the spring of 1944, Fred Nungesser graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Union City. A little more than six months later he was fighting the Nazis, subfreezing temperatures and long odds during the Battle of the Bulge. The largest and bloodiest battle fought by the U.S. in World War II began 80 years ago this week, and for the first time since then, Nungesser returned to the scene in Belgium. The 99-year-old Point Pleasant resident was greeted, quite literally, like royalty.
Trenton’s New Beginnings Housing Program looks like it’s getting an untimely ending
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- Scrap heap the city’s New Beginnings Housing Program. It’s a bust. A wrap, another wild-eyed, waste of good-intentioned money; one more do-gooder Democratic boondoggle dressed in sheep cloth, a misappropriation that will require a locksmith with Houdini-like talents for extrication of city involvement from this incredible entanglement.
Can New Jerseyans take down drones themselves? Here’s what experts say
Jenna Calderón, Ken Serrano, Asbury Park Press
- While some New Jerseyans are ready to take down drones on their own, experts say it’s easier said than done. Shooting down drones is far more difficult than people assume, said Joel Anderson, counter-drone expert and founder of a company called ZeroMark, which produces AI-powered, auto-aiming devices for firearms to take out drones.
Drones over schools? NJ considering new crackdown on pilots
Dino Flammia, NJ1015
- As the Garden State works to learn more about the countless drone sightings that have been occurring on nearly a nightly basis, legislators are considering a proposal that would crack down majorly on the use of unmanned aircraft above school buildings.
Atlantic County employees mark the season of giving
Access News
- Atlantic County employees are helping to make spirits bright during the holiday season for local children and families as well as through contributions to local, national and global charities. “I continue to be impressed with the generosity of Atlantic County employees. No matter what the season or the reason, our employees step up for those less fortunate, and the holiday season is no exception,” Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said in a release.
Hudson Pride Center cuts the ribbon in Union City, marking 2nd office location
John Heinis, Hudson County View
- Hudson Pride Center hosted a ribbon cutting in Union City yesterday, marking their second office location after operating exclusively out of Jersey City for roughly 31 years.
Bergen girls launch gift drive for HIV/AIDS patients at Paramus’ Harrison House
Stephanie Noda, NorthJersey.com
- Two Bergen County girls are spreading some holiday cheer for those living with HIV in a group home in Paramus. They’re gathering Christmas gifts to make the holidays brighter for the men at Harrison House.
First Bojangles restaurant could open at Jersey Shore at this long-derelict site
David P. Willis, Asbury Park Press
- North Carolina chicken chain Bojangles is on the list of new fast-food restaurants that want to open on the site of the former Beachwood Shopping Center, a long vacant property on Route 9. On Thursday night, the township Planning Board will hear a proposal by redeveloper Berkeley Shopping Center Urban Renewal LLC to build five fast food restaurants, a coffee shop, and a car wash on part of a 40.3-acre property that fronts Route 9 between Mizzen and Gladney avenues.
Murphy celebrates “a full week of declining numbers” then says “status quo of lockdown will remain until new cases and fatalities decrease.” So, which of Murphy’s statements is accurate? He said 2 opposite things in a single paragraph of speaking.
He;s “vacationing” at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by “remote work”…………translation: NO WORK
That is what happens in practicality when they are “suspending their disbelief” (HR Clinton) in real numbers and going on predictive models to make decisions. And then after doing that, they vote with “feelings.”
lmao imagine supporting lockdowns after the largest mass death event in american history and calling that a feeling driven conclusion? maga chuds never fail to disappoint
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Murphy running for President is LAUGHABLE. Nased on what??
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Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.
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lETS NOT FORGET that during the pandemic Donald Trump sent the MERCY, a fully equipped, COVID prepared Hospital ship to save lives of victims and healthcare workers . But Murphy in his wisdom would rather send Patients back to nursing homes that were ill-equipped to treat these patients so they could die , rather than utilize a life-saving gift and be like NY governor Cuomo, another anti-Trump
tool.
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Gun owners don’t have to talk about guns because they know that they have to come out and vote to protect their constitutional right to bear arms. The Supreme court decision has affirmed that right and somehow our “leaders” haven’t learned how to read.
NJ is one of the most corrupt and racist places to live. There’s “0” accountability for the criminal acts, corruption, and unfair treatment of the people of this state. It starts with our governor who cares less for truth and honesty. Continue to ruin the lives of the citizens of this state.
How about those unintended consequences.
New Jersey mandating that all cars being sold by 2035 be electric is telling us what we can or cannot buy with our own money. There will always be gasoline powered vehicles because of the power produced by internal combustion compared to the power produced by batteries; which is to say the more power the bigger the battery to the point of rediculousness. My thought is that if the state wants fewer gas powered vehicles on the road it should create a mass transit electric powered system that would emphasize convenience for commuters and everyday shoppers. Of course that would mean vehicles weighing tons more because of the size of batteries and that creates a whole other question of where to dispose of them (also for elelectric car batteries), since they are composed of highly toxic materials that can’t be burnt or buried. These are unintended consequences no- one is willing to grapple with until its too late. I think by 2035 th he electric car fantasy will go the same way the offshore wind farm has gone.
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The military serving in the Middle East represents every state in the Union. Those are our sons and daughters, Moms and Dads and yet we are very little to protect them, or REALLY retaliate when they’re attacked. Governor Murphy is the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and past chair of the National Governors Association and yet you never hear him mention about any requests either organization makes to Biden to be more aggressive about protecting our kids in harms way. It’s as though it doesn’t seem to matter to them. No wonder we look so weak to the rest of the world.
Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?
I’m a conservative and I do believe life begins at conception but the problem is that each mother is responsible for that life and it is in the realm of her mental and physical health that she will either bring it to term or abort it. This should not be a political decision and should not be be dictated by thousand of strangers. The Supreme Court turned it over to the states but it still remains personal for the mother and her family.
I don’t think it should be an “agenda item” for any political party. A state medical society may want to impose a time frame within which an abortion can occur but even that may be subject to the mother’s doctor’s discretion.
I say just quit discussing it and leave it up to the mother a father.
Voting should be based on understanding what’s actually happening and knowing who would make life safer and more livable. The only way to do that is to get both sides of the information remembering there are always two sides to a story. Mainstream media in my area includes the Star Ledger and the Easton Express. If you look at the bylines of the opinions you will find writers from the Washington Post and Bloomberg, both notoriously on the left. Even the political cartoons are a dead giveaway. CNN and CNBC are also left leaning. So what are the options for getting opinions and news from the right? Fortunately cable news has Fox, which is near center, and Newsmax, and NewsNation which are full right. Watching these even just occasionally will show a much broader picture and give the reader more information with which to make an informed voting decision. And remember you DONT have to vote party if you feel there’s a wiser choice.
The governor signed off on having Narcan available in all schools grades 9 through 12. But what about the idea
of having Narcan available in ALL SCHOOLS in New Jersey?
How’s his for an idea? Uncover the identities of the un-elected advisors to Pres. Biden, and publish their names. That way there is actually someone to blame when we lose valuable lives from unanswered attacks by terrorist organizations. We know Biden isn’t making these decisions on his own. My guess is that these advisors will quit the team rather than take the heat for poor decisions, revealing a big weakness in this administration. It might lead to improvements to the decision-making process.
Note to Concealed Carry permit holders: make sure you subscribe to one of the insurance companies that specialize in CCP, ie: US LAW SHIELD. If you ever have to fire your weapon , that has to be the first phone call you make. The second is 911, the third is your family. With so many new permit holders there will probably be an increase in discharges until word gets out that it’s actually unsafe for criminals to be in New Jersey and crime will take a nosedive.
Now unless you have a conviction in your background you can get that CCP and really defend yourself and your family. And more women are applying which is great for family defense. The stats that record gun violence will have to be re-organized into guns used for crime and guns used to prevent crime. A lot of get-always here because sometimes just brandishing a firearm is enough to stop a crime. But it should be reported anyway..
The liability limits for taxi cabs are extreme starting July 1. It was a plan in place through the insurance banking committee and it was abruptly changed with an amendment. The guys are barely making a living today and you’ve increased their insurance. What’s fair is fair and this is not it was an incremental increase, which was fair, and was removed by the governor please refer back to the original plan
Iowa gets it right. What better school security is there than trained, armed teachers with concealed carry permits. You wonder what parents and local government officials when they oppose this idea. Apparently they would rather wait for some demented individual, either a student or maybe an ex student pulls out a handgun of his backpack , or a long gun out of a duffel and starts firing do they can call it in and wait for help to show up. This move would save many lives and I would heartily endorse this idea nationwide. Of course I’m just an average gun owner who believes that our kids are our most valuable asset and need real protection.
The problem with the Line is that there is no vetting process. Whoever pays the most and/or is specifically unqualified and therefore relegated to the status of puppet is who the county bosses support and threaten the committee members to support. My opponent said on-air that he will do whatever they tell him. What kind of leadership is that. I have 8-10 organizations endorsing me to his zero. I have served many statewide for almost 4 years while he has never helped anyone but himself. No-brainer who is qualified, and they know it. That’s why they are getting nasty and vile while I continue to take the high road.
With the mainstream media touting the current president and suddenly discovers he’s been lying to us all about how supportive he is of Israel when it is reported he is receiving BIG donations from Soros and Rockefellers , both proven anti-American donors, to become pro Palestinian and Pro Hamas and Anti Israel by holding up ammunition shipments to Israel. And solidly answering the question of why he never goes directly against Iran. Is the MSM party to this also. How can the general public now know who and what to trust. They warn us how terrible a trump administration will be as if they have totally forgotten how good we had it under Trump. All I can say is put on your big boy pants and tell us how it really is.
Studies show that recreational cannabis is responsible a 10% increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. These studies show that cannabis impairs driving ability and driving while high is common among regular users. Since cannabis is still an illegal drug, insurance companies are within their rights to deny coverage in for an accident ruled a DUI due to cannabis. However a state that approved its recreational use should be held accountable for any and all the consequences of that DUI. States are more interested in the money they make but they should accept the responsibility for having approved the use of recreational cannabis.
Could you please fix your “bay blood spots “ typo. It sounds like a horror movie. Although “baby blood spots” isn’t much better. Maybe there’s a clearer and less distressing turn of phrase for all of our sensitive readers, lol. Please and thank you.
Reclassifying marihuana from CI to any other category will involve Pharmacy because by law only a Pharmacist with a DEA license can purchase or sell any drug with a CII to CV
Classification. (CI is exempt because it’s heroine or any other drug with no medical purpose). This is a National problem because it is all under the DEA. And since marihuana is a hallucinogen among other things it requires control. The whole weed issue has put the cart before the horse and really requires reining in to have it conform
to the legal requirements. (Sorry Mr. Weedman). And recreational use will get the biggest hit because it will require a prescription
for medicinal use, but that cuts out the recreational aspect. Maybe in the future Pharmacists may be able to prescribe it but not yet. And how many physicians and Nurse Practitioners will want to be involved in the weed industry, I wonder? Lots of questions and few answers so far.
Changing the regulations to allow Optometrists to perform surgery is foolhardy and dangerous. Their training is doing vision tests and prescribing the correct glasses to improve vision. Only an MD in ophthalmology should be the one to do eye surgery.
That’s like asking the fellow filling your gas tank to fix a ball joint suspension.
This is not the answer to a shortage of ophthalmologists
Can’t seem to access the Steinberg column on Sam Alito, Sr. on your website. Suggestions?
Stop complaining about taxes ,our schools , our crime, ,after all folks we keep voting in the same Democrat party politicians each time .
For instance who would think that every Democrat who represents us in congress would vote for men playing in woman sports ,but they did , ask yourself are you the kind of a person who would kill ( sorry to use that word kill but hard not to since the law is that is a human being and if the mother is murdered it’s a double homicide ) a baby up to the moment of birth sorry to tell you that is the law in New Jersey.
So stop complaining your part of the problem.
NOTE TO SENIORS
I was 85 when I got my Carry permit. If you want to protect yourself and your family you are never too old to carry. As log as you can pass the test at the range, which is pretty simple, and you have a handgun you can handle (which is why I purchased a Walther CCP M2 PLUS which is easy to rack) and you have no police record or mental health problems, you can qualify. Of course you need to get a Federal weapons ID card, if you don’t already have one. We are targets because we are older and look easy. Well surprise , surprise. The more folks that are carrying the less crime because the bad guys wont know if you are armed and might not try something. By the way
it doesn’t matter- male or female!!
Great article, thanks for keeping us informed!
Assemblyman Schaer’s Bill to define antisemitism for New Jersey residents and to be able to react to it is great. But what about our kids going off to college, especially the Jewish kids. They should have a means to know what schools have active anti-Jewish protests, and/or pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed on and off campus. They should be able to feel safe wherever they go, and not have their studies interrupted by what I consider this unlawful activity. Are there websites with this kind of information posted?
Concerns about Jan 6 violence
The simple solution to allay the concerns of the Jan.6 violence happening again is to make sure the election is run in an honest and above board manner, which must include voter I.D. via a totally transparent system. Otherwise I’m betting all bets are off.
(The state’s voting system is secure, according to NJ Spotlight.)
This was without doubt one of the most farcical articles perhaps ever written. To give you an idea just how corrupt and lawless the voting system is, in 2021 Governor Murphy deviously ousted the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections with over 30+ years of experience (coerced and strongarmed into early retirement) in order to then deliberately and deviously insert Loretta Weinberg’s Chief of Staff who, had absolutely NO previous election experience whatsoever.
This was all masterfully formulated and then executed just several weeks prior to the Gubernatorial primary. But of course there was nothing nefarious regarding such an abrupt change.
Although Bergen County is not the largest County in New Jersey it is however home to the most registered voters of which the vast majority are also Democrats.
Keep in mind The Superintendent of Elections Office is also in charge of voter “registrations” – polls books, voting machines and of course – investigating any and all reports of voter fraud.
Murphy’s intentions had been to leave the position vacant until “after” the Gubernatorial Election in November but the media exposed his chicanery and he was forced to fill and announce his personal “appointment” immediately and how all of this came to light.
The former Superintendent of Elections was also a Republican and certainly would’ve never voluntarily retired “prematurely” but just prior to a major election. Her integrity was legendary throughout the entire County.
But of course there was nothing to Murphy’s sudden lead change “in the middle of the night” in Bergen County after the polls had already closed.
Murphy was and still remains loathed and despised by all because of his despotic actions and stance on the Covid lockdowns. He knew there was no other way he could ever beat Ciattarelli and never did. But certainly not legally nor ever legitimately. But keep believing “the voting system in NJ” is actually secure.
Once Trump pardons the Jan 6 participants they should immediately begin Class Action suit against Nancy Pelosi who was instrumental in conducting a huge Political Kangaroo Court unfairly sending hundreds of of participants to jail. They should seek 200 million dollars for redress as well as compensation for Ashley Babbit’s shooting for being unarmed and unthreatening and totally not deserving of a death sentence. And it should cover the medical needs of those jailed who were denied adequate medical care. This was a total abuse of politely power and a Class Action suit is needed to clear the air.
The selling off the wall piecemeal by Biden’s administration was not addressed, but it has to be looked at as a huge black eye for Biden. To counter this it seems prudent to advise those companies that bought in to the “Great American Fraud” that returning their purchase is a most patriotic act, even if there is a monetary reward of maybe 25 cents on the dollar, as well as not being seen to be in collusion with the deep state.in this fraudulent act. Remembering that American taxpayers already paid millions for the wall and would very much appreciate getting it back to increase Homeland Security, which was its purpose in the first place.