Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appeared to blame migrants for making the “dangerous journey” to the United States after at least 53 migrants were found dead in an abandoned tractor-trailer on the outskirts of San Antonio on Monday. During Mayorkas’ appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday morning, he said the incident is a result of what could happen when immigrants make the “dangerous journey” to the United States. “We saw so tragically in San Antonio, Texas, one of the potentially tragic outcomes of this dangerous journey, and so many people don’t even make it that far into the hands of exploitative smugglers,” Mayorkas said. He also said the Department of Homeland Security has repeatedly warned people against making the “dangerous trip.” TEXAS TRUCKING COMPANY SAYS TRACTOR WITH 51 DEAD IMMIGRANTS ‘CLONE’ BY CONVERTERS: REPORT Body bags lie at the scene where a tractor trailer was discovered with several bodies, Monday, June 27, 2022, in San Antonio. ((AP Photo/Eric Gay)) “We have repeatedly said and continue to warn people not to make the dangerous journey,” Mr Mayorkas added. Mayorkas also said that in these cases migrants receive “false information from smugglers” that put their lives at risk. “And so, these immigrants are receiving false information from smugglers. They have put their lives, their life savings, in the hands of these exploitative organizations, these criminal organizations that do not care about their lives and are only after profit,” he said. Mallorca. . REP. BIGGS WARNS OF MORE BORDER DEATHS IN SUMMER MONTHS: ‘PICK UP NOW’ In this aerial view, members of law enforcement search a tractor trailer on June 27, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. At least 46 people, believed to be migrant workers from Mexico, were reportedly found dead in an abandoned tractor trailer. Over a dozen victims were found alive, suffering from heatstroke and transported to local hospitals. (Photo by (Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images) The comments on Sunday come after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott attacked President Biden, saying “these deaths are against him. Abbott said in a June 27 tweet that “These deaths are for Biden.” “At least 42 people were found dead inside a truck transporting immigrants in Texas. These deaths are Biden’s. They are the result of his deadly open border policies. They show the deadly consequences of his refusal to enforce the law,” Abbott said. In this aerial view, members of law enforcement search a tractor trailer on June 27, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. At least 46 people, believed to be migrant workers from Mexico, were reportedly found dead in an abandoned tractor trailer. Over a dozen victims were found alive, suffering from heatstroke and transported to local hospitals. ((Photo by Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images)) As of Tuesday, several survivors were described as in critical condition with injuries ranging from brain damage to internal bleeding, according to Mexico’s consul general in San Antonio. Court documents say the truck was registered to the 100 block of Arnold Drive in San Antonio. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP In this aerial view, members of law enforcement search a tractor trailer on June 27, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. At least 46 people, believed to be migrant workers from Mexico, were reportedly found dead in an abandoned tractor trailer. Over a dozen victims were found alive, suffering from heatstroke and transported to local hospitals. (Photo by (Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images) In total, four people have been charged in connection with the fatal incident. Two people, Juan Francisco D’Luna-Bilbao and Juan Claudio D’Luna-Mendez, were both charged as illegal immigrants in possession of firearms. At least one of the defendants is an American citizen. Fox News has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment. Fox News’ Paul Best and Danielle Wallace contributed to this report. Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter @asabes10.
