by Kyle Becker at Becker News
President Biden’s border adviser made a major gaffe today at her press conference and accidentally told the truth.
Roberta Jacobson, a former diplomat, was selected as President Biden’s National Security Council coordinator for the Southern border in January. On Wednesday, she took questions from the press in both Spanish and English.
Amateurs, don’t try this at home. Because you might make an error like Roberta Jacobson did.
The perils of code-switching, and a major gaffe by Roberta Jabobson whilst warning migrants not to make the journey to the U.S.: “So I believe that it’s very important to highlight that THE BORDER IS NOT CLOSED…” pic.twitter.com/9Kf7gJzWyG
— Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) March 10, 2021
“So I believe that it’s very important to highlight that THE BORDER IS NOT CLOSED…” Jacobon said.
“No esta cerrada,” is what she uttered in Spanish. This means the border is “open.”
Jacobson corrected herself minutes later after realizing she made a boo-boo.
A few minutes later, Jacobson gets it right: “THE BORDER IS CLOSED”. Wise to say it in Spanish and bypass filters and interpretations so long as you don’t commit any own-goals. pic.twitter.com/xJ3l1ZXscg
— Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) March 10, 2021
“The border is closed,” she said, remembering the talking points.
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