Colorado Gov. receives criticism for ‘Feliz Navidad’ message during migrant crisis
OAN’s Abril Elfi
4:15 PM – Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has sparked controversy with his holiday message amidst the migrant crisis.
On Sunday, 48-year-old Polis (D-Colo.) posted a video on his X Official Spanish account where he is singing “Feliz Navidad.”
The Governor faced backlash online for the video from users.
“This is one of the worst things I have seen all year. Who walked into your office and said that this was a good idea…?” a user asked.
“Even the Latinxs are cringing,” one user said.
Polis was even accused by some of “pandering” to the state’s expanding Latino population.
“It’s cultural appropriation to pander in this manner,” another commented.
The video was posted amidst the wake of at least 340 migrants being dropped off in Denver in less than 24 hours between Thursday night and Friday morning.
Texas was the destination of many migrants arriving from Venezuela, Colombia, and Guatemala.
After the large drop-off last week, more than 3,800 migrants are housed in a number of shelters throughout the city, according to reports.
Resources in Denver are getting harder to come by as more migrants relocate there.
More than 120 Venezuelan migrants have flooded into the small town of Carbondale, which is located 170 miles west of Denver, after Mayor Ben Bohmfalk stated he didn’t want to turn Carbondale into a “destination for people.”
After becoming governor in 2018, Polis has come under increasing fire from Colorado residents for the way he has handled the migrant crisis.
After clarifying that many migrants were merely passing through his state, Polis stated in January that Colorado was collaborating with nonprofits to “assist migrants safely reach their desired final destination.”
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What were some of the criticisms voiced by users online regarding Governor Polis’s video message on his Official Spanish account?
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has caused controversy with his holiday message amidst the ongoing migrant crisis. On Sunday, Governor Polis posted a video on his Official Spanish account where he is seen singing “Feliz Navidad.” This video received backlash from users online.
One user questioned the decision, stating, “This is one of the worst things I have seen all year. Who walked into your office and said that this was a good idea?” Another user commented, “Even the Latinxs are cringing.” Some accused Governor Polis of “pandering” to the state’s expanding Latino population, calling it cultural appropriation.
The video was posted at a time when at least 340 migrants had been dropped off in Denver in less than 24 hours. Many migrants were arriving from Venezuela, Colombia, and Guatemala and were seeking shelter and resources. The resources in Denver are becoming harder to come by as more migrants relocate to the city.
Mayor Ben Bohmfalk of Carbondale, a small town located 170 miles west of Denver, also expressed concern about the influx of migrants. He stated that he did not want to turn the town into a “destination for people.” Despite the challenges, Governor Polis has been working with nonprofits to ensure that migrants can safely reach their desired final destinations.
Governor Polis has been under increasing scrutiny from Colorado residents regarding his handling of the migrant crisis. However, he has clarified that many of the migrants passing through the state are in transit and that Colorado is working to assist them in reaching their desired destinations.
As the migrant crisis continues, it is crucial to stay informed about the challenges faced by both migrants and the communities they pass through.
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