Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez | Official U.S. House headshot
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Carlos Gimenez participated in the House Homeland Security Committee hearing on U.S. border security today. During his questioning, Arizona Sheriff David Hathaway accused Rep. Gimenez of being a racist due to his stance on the border crisis.
Rep. Gimenez responded firmly, stating he would not be intimidated by accusations from "socialist Democrats" who label support for border security and legal immigration as racist. As the only Cuban-born Member of Congress and an immigrant himself, Rep. Gimenez advocates for comprehensive border security measures and aims to end illegal immigration, which he believes undermines national security.
Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. He is notable for being the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, having fled Cuba after the Communist takeover. He is also the first career firefighter paramedic elected to the House of Representatives and has served as Fire Chief of Miami and Mayor of Miami-Dade County. Currently, he chairs the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security and serves on both the Armed Services Committee and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
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