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1/6 “We brought back 40,000 Americans who were literally stuck in other countries," Trump bragged.
The State Dept. actually flew close to 100k citizens home, at a cost of $196M.
But some aren't home yet, because the Trump regime demands they pay first... but hasn't sent a bill.
The State Dept. actually flew close to 100k citizens home, at a cost of $196M.
But some aren't home yet, because the Trump regime demands they pay first... but hasn't sent a bill.
2/5 “It was supposed to be 8-10 weeks from the date of travel, and it’s now been three months,” Californian Ash Maki, still stuck in Peru, said. “They are basically holding us hostage until they decide that it’s convenient for them.” https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/29/coronavirus-repatriation-flights-cost-387093
3/6 Many were forced to take out loans guaranteed by their passports, which were stamped to indicate they'd become invalid within a short span of time.
With no bill, their passports are now useless.
In fact, the State Dept. claims EVERY American coming home this way must pay.
With no bill, their passports are now useless.
In fact, the State Dept. claims EVERY American coming home this way must pay.
4/6 “It’s a matter of statute. The Dept. of State does not have a choice in that matter. We are not in a position to forgive those loans given the statute,” said deputy assistant secretary for consular affairs Karin King at a recent congressional hearing. https://www.rawstory.com/2020/07/trump-bragged-about-rescuing-americans-stuck-abroad-now-hes-sending-them-the-bill/
5/6 Many who did manage to return had to hand over what amounted to blank checks, and are waiting with dread to see what they will be charged.
One family of four was told they may owe as much as $10,000, to be paid on two teachers' salaries.
The bill still hasn't come. Yet.
One family of four was told they may owe as much as $10,000, to be paid on two teachers' salaries.
The bill still hasn't come. Yet.
6/6 With a president eager to override all manner of laws & obstacles with a garishly-signed executive order, one would think he could easily get everybody home with no concern for the cost.
But in Trump's America, everything has a price.
#OneVoice1 #GeeksResist #DemCast
But in Trump's America, everything has a price.
#OneVoice1 #GeeksResist #DemCast
