ALBAWABA - A video being shared across X (formerly Twitter) showed NYPD officers being attacked by migrants in New York City causing outrage and concern among Americans and New Yorkers alike.
Many Americans took to social media platforms including X as they referred to the alleged "illegal immigrants" currently residing in New York as "Illegal aliens" for attacking the NYPD and causing a scene.
The video in question which is around two minutes long showcased NYPD officers trying to arrest migrants at the NYC Randalls Island Migrant Shelter.
Why are New Yorkers calling migrants illegal aliens?
The video showcased how chaotic and sensitive the subject is as NYPD officers were seen forcefully trying to arrest the migrants while they fought back and threw objects at them. One object which is a bag managed to hit one officer in the head.
(Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Americans took to X to show their concern and opinions about the matter:
"New York sanctuary city. "Diversity is our strength"
"There should be no debate. Joe Biden is responsible for opening the borders and is the worst ‘president’ in history!"
"The NYPD trying to arrest an illegal immigrant surrounded by a very hostile crowd."
"This is the America that Barack Obama is responsible for. But this is what happens when you do not enforce the natural born citizen, clause of the constitution to be president."
