DISGUSTING LIE Returns — Border Patrol Union Furious

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is resurrecting a thoroughly debunked hoax about Border Patrol agents “whipping” Haitian migrants, despite multiple investigations proving the claim false years ago.

Story Highlights

Texas Democrat revives 2021 “whipping” hoax in January 2026 congressional testimony despite official DHS investigation clearing agents
Original claim falsely alleged agents used whips on Haitian migrants; investigations confirmed only standard horse reins were used
Border Patrol Union calls revival a “disgusting lie” as narrative spreads through left-leaning media outlets
Fact-checkers including Reuters and AP previously rated the whipping claim as categorically false

Debunked Hoax Returns to Capitol Hill

Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas brought the discredited “whipping” narrative back into congressional hearings on January 28-29, 2026, claiming Border Patrol agents whipped Haitian migrants during the 2021 Del Rio crisis. The Department of Homeland Security conclusively debunked these allegations in April 2022 after exhaustive investigation. DHS investigators found no evidence of whips or intentional harm to migrants. Agents on horseback used standard equestrian reins—approximately ten feet long with no barbs—to control their mounts while managing crowds of roughly 15,000 migrants under the Del Rio International Bridge. This represents yet another instance of Democrats recycling false claims to attack immigration enforcement, undermining the dedicated professionals protecting our borders.

NEW>> Lie Lashes: Dem Jasmine Crockett Revives Oft-Debunked Border Agents Whipping Haitians Hoaxhttps://t.co/gJLf7bZXGU pic.twitter.com/nPlSDdjBPb

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) February 4, 2026

Original False Narrative Collapses Under Scrutiny

The initial controversy erupted in September 2021 when viral photographs showed mounted Border Patrol agents managing the massive Haitian migrant surge. Mainstream media outlets including The New York Times and CNN immediately amplified activist claims that agents were “whipping” migrants like slaves. President Biden hastily condemned the agents, calling their actions “worse than Jim Crow” before any investigation concluded. This rush to judgment damaged agent morale and credibility nationwide. The subsequent DHS Office of Inspector General investigation involved reviewing extensive video footage, interviewing witnesses, and examining equipment. Investigators confirmed agents used only split reins—standard horse tack—with no physical contact striking migrants. The April 2022 report fully exonerated the agents, yet Democrats apparently prefer political theater over truth.

Political Motivations Drive Narrative Revival

Crockett’s decision to resurrect this debunked claim coincides with Trump administration efforts to strengthen border security and implement deportation policies. The Texas congresswoman, a rising progressive aligned with the Congressional Black Caucus, doubled down on her false statements via social media on February 2, 2026, posting original 2021 photographs with captions claiming agents whipped Haitians. She urged followers not to let “MAGA rewrite history,” despite documented evidence proving no whipping occurred. This cynical manipulation of racial tensions serves partisan interests while disrespecting actual victims of injustice. GOP representatives including Rep. Luna immediately demanded Crockett retract her statements and apologize to the falsely accused agents. The National Border Patrol Council labeled her claims a “disgusting lie,” noting the damage such falsehoods inflict on agent recruitment, retention, and public trust.

Consequences Extend Beyond Political Posturing

Reviving thoroughly discredited hoaxes carries significant consequences for public discourse and immigration policy. Border Patrol agents face renewed defamation despite official exoneration, while the Haitian community becomes trapped in false victimhood narratives that obscure legitimate advocacy needs. Polling data from January 2026 reveals stark partisan divides: approximately 60 percent of Democrats believe the whipping narrative while only 10 percent of Republicans accept it as fact. This credibility gap weakens fact-checking institutions and deepens national polarization on immigration enforcement. Gallup surveys indicate public support for Trump deportation policies increased five percentage points following Crockett’s hearing testimony, suggesting her strategy backfired politically. When elected officials deliberately spread disinformation about law enforcement, they erode constitutional principles of due process and presumption of innocence. Americans deserve honest debates about border security grounded in facts, not recycled propaganda designed to score cheap political points against dedicated public servants.