Rick Scott Joins Sen. Rand Paul In Letter Requesting Hearing On Threat Of Terrorists Exploiting Southern Border

Florida Sen. Rick Scott joined Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to request a hearing regarding the threat of terrorism along the southern border with Mexico. Below is an official statement from the office of Sen. Scott.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) along with Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Josh Hawley (R-MO), and Roger Marshall (R-KS), all Republican members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, in sending a letter to committee Chairman Gary Peters requesting a hearing to examine the threat of individuals exploiting the southern border for potential terrorist activities.

The letter outlines how the Biden administration has allowed millions to cross the border, including an increased number of individuals with potential criminal and terrorist intent, such as the recent arrests of eight foreign nationals with suspected ties to ISIS.