Biden official caught on camera: Border crisis a ‘business opportunity’
A Senior Official Exploits the Border Crisis for Personal Gain
A shocking video has emerged of Andrew Lorenzen-Strait, a senior official involved in immigration policy on President Joe Biden’s transition team, boasting about how he used the border crisis to secure lucrative federal contracts for unqualified organizations. In the footage, captured by conservative nonprofit group Project Veritas, Lorenzen-Strait gleefully admits that the crisis has been a “boom” for his business.
A Disturbing Revelation
Lorenzen-Strait, a former child welfare attorney who previously oversaw detention at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, wasted no time in capitalizing on the border policy changes implemented by the Biden administration. As the number of unaccompanied children crossing the border reached unprecedented levels, Lorenzen-Strait brokered deals for immigrant shelters, resulting in billions of dollars in federal contracts.
Unbeknownst to many, Lorenzen-Strait was privy to the administration’s immigration policy changes as a member of the transition team. This inside knowledge allowed him to strategically position himself and profit from the crisis.
A Web of Deception
One of Lorenzen-Strait’s major deals involved securing contracts for the detention of immigrant families and children in hotels and other buildings. The Washington Examiner was the first to expose these deals, which amounted to a staggering $617 million. The recipient of these contracts, San Antonio-based nonprofit group Endeavors, had never before received such a substantial contract and had no prior experience in sheltering immigrants.
However, Lorenzen-Strait didn’t stop there. As scrutiny mounted and investigations were launched into the Endeavors deals, he cleverly shifted his focus to another contractor, Cherokee Nation. Despite being banned from working on any more contracts by ICE due to a conflict of interest, Lorenzen-Strait continued to exploit the system, helping Cherokee Nation secure over $1.1 billion in contracts.
A Shameless Exploitation
The revelations in the Project Veritas video have sparked outrage and calls for congressional oversight. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) expressed deep concern over Lorenzen-Strait’s actions, describing them as “nefarious greediness.” He called for a thorough investigation into Lorenzen-Strait’s corrupt practices, which he believes exploit both American taxpayer dollars and vulnerable migrant children.
Former acting ICE director Tom Homan echoed these sentiments, urging House committees to hold hearings and demand answers regarding the billions of dollars in non-competed emergency contracts awarded by the Biden administration.
A Call for Accountability
Thankfully, investigations are already underway. The House Oversight Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee have both pledged to conduct rigorous oversight and deliver transparency in light of these ethical questions. It is crucial that those who have abused the contracting process or committed fraud are held accountable.
As the scandal unfolds, it is clear that the exploitation of the border crisis for personal gain is a deeply troubling issue. The American people deserve answers, and it is imperative that those responsible are held responsible for their actions.
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