‘So, the child pays if a family splits?’: Scott Turner spars with Rep Espaillat over HUD policies
‘So, the child pays if a family splits?’: Scott Turner spars with Rep Espaillat over HUD policiesDescription:A fiery exchange erupted between Rep. Adriano Espaillat and HUD Secretary Scott Turner over housing policy, immigration status, and the impact on U.S.-citizen children. Espaillat pressed Turner on whether children should suffer the consequences when families are split due to immigration enforcement, sparking a heated debate over fairness, accountability, and federal housing assistance. The clash quickly drew attention as Turner argued that "if a family is breaking the law, everybody in that family suffers," while critics questioned the impact on American citizen children. Watch the full exchange and decide where you stand on this contentious issue.