Thursday 15 September 2022 10:29 PM Martha's Vineyard county commissioner who wanted 'immigrant heaven' now says ... trends now
A Martha’s Vineyard lawmaker who previously said that he would ‘love’ to see the affluent area turn into a ‘haven’ for immigrants has slammed Gov Ron DeSantis for flying in 50 migrants.
Keith Chatinover, a Democrat county commissioner for the area, made the comments in response to Sen Ted Cruz’s pushing a bill for Democrat-led areas to become post of entry for processing migrants.
But he now appears unhappy at having his wish granted, and has retweeted rants all day of accusing Florida Govenor DeSantis of being a fascist and human trafficker for sending migrants to the billionaires' enclave.
He told the MVTimes in October 2021: 'I would love Martha’s Vineyard to become a haven for new immigrants to this country, but Senator Cruz has no idea what he’s talking about regarding a “border crisis.”’
But now he is being called out for the comments, after branding DeSantis a ‘fascist’ for escalating the immigration war with Democrat-run areas.
The Florida Govenor flew two planes of 50 migrants to the liberal town on the island.
He also called out Texas state Senator Ted Cruz for referencing his comments from last year, saying ‘I really am living rent free in your head huh Ted Cruz.’
Chatinover tweeted that he does ‘support refugee resettlement’ but has an issue when they are not given ‘advance notice’ to ‘adequately help’ the migrants
DeSantis flew in the two planes without giving any warning, sparking criticism from Democrats - including New York Mayor Eric Adams
Chatinover retweeted someone else who called DeSantis ‘fascist scum’ who said he should be ‘prosecuted for human trafficking'
Keith Chatinover, a county commissioner for the area, made the comments in response to Sen Ted Cruz’s pushing a bill for Democrat-led areas to become post of entry for processing migrants
School buses were used to get the group of migrants, mostly from Venezuela, to the church that provided shelter
Cruz tweeted that he was ‘confused’ over Chatinover slamming DeSantis for flying the illegal immigrants into the area – where the Obamas, Oprah Winfrey and Larry David have properties.
Chatinover tweeted that
