Cages. This is what the children from guatemala made when asked about their time in u. S. Custody. Mcallen is part of the reoe riod valley, and they warn of dangerous overcrowding where some male detabinees havent showered for a month, others clogged toilets just to be left out of their refinement during the repair. There is a 269 jump of those trying to enter the region from last year. But you beyond all the statistics and images, there is the smell. The smell as described by the incoming head of the American Academy of pediatrics who visited two facilities in this area last week. When i opened the door, first thing that we that hit us was the smell. It was a smell of sweat, urine and feces. And i heard drinoise and i look to my left and there was a sea of silver. The young boys had no expressions on their faces. No laughing, no talking. Almost like dog cages with people in each and the silence was just it was hard to see. And as all of this is happening at the u. S. Mexico border, Bo
Sounds the alarm in an exclusive interview with cnn that well play for you. Nick valencia is live in el paso, texas, with our top story. Nick . Reporter these disturbing images from the Inspector General report show that the facts are undeniable. Overcrowding is a serious issue that demands immediate action. While it focuses on the rio grande valley, things are just as bad. Thats according to a veteran agent we sat down with in a cnn exclusive. This agent telling us enough is enough. Taking a big risk by doing this. But America Needs to know. They need to know the truth. Reporter a Border Patrol agent whos had enough. In an exclusive interview, the veteran agent who said theyd go on camera only if they were concealed. The first to expose the group, im 1015. The agent telling cnn being derogatory is part of the Border Patrol culture. Even hearing one joke about dead migrants. He was making fun them. He made a comment also regarding running over illegals. And im like, you cannot run over
Welcome to the lead, im jake tapper. We begin with fireworks about the fourth of july. Specific whether the President Trump planned celebration on thursday will result in the politicizing of both american Independence Day sand the u. S. Military. A parade showcasing American Military might including battle tanks, Armored Vehicles and elite u. S. Fighter jets will be on full display in what the white house calls a salute to america. The president will also break with tradition and address the nation directly from the National Mall that evening. Critics contend that mr. Trump is going way too far in deploying the military as a partisan prop in their view making himself the centerpiece of the celebration. Dolling out vip seats through the Trump Campaign and through the rnc. And then american taxpayers will foot the bill for the over the top extravaganza. Tom foreman is at the Lincoln Memorial and, tom, not surprisingly, the white house is defending the plans as a simple display of patriot