White House Highlights Concerns Over Licenses Issued to Illegal Immigrants After Fatal Crash
Washington, D.C. – The White House is raising serious questions about how states are handling the issuing of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to individuals who are in the country illegally. This comes after a tragic accident in California where an illegal immigrant truck driver was involved in a fatal crash that resulted in the deaths of three people.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed reporters on Thursday, stating that California had granted a CDL to the individual involved in the crash. She emphasized that the Department of Transportation (DOT) is actively investigating the matter.
“I can confirm that California gave this individual a license, and it is something that the Department of Transportation has already looked into,” Leavitt said.
Leavitt pointed out that this individual had initially entered the United States illegally in 2022. She also noted a concerning trend of CDLs being improperly issued to individuals who are not legally authorized to be in the country. The DOT is reportedly taking steps to address this issue and ensure that licenses are only given to those who meet the necessary qualifications and have a right to be here.
This incident has reignited the debate surrounding border security and the importance of enforcing immigration laws. Many are questioning the vetting processes in place for issuing CDLs and whether enough is being done to ensure the safety of American citizens on the roads.
The focus on CDL qualifications follows another recent incident in Florida.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently stated that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) would withhold over $40 million from California after a probe revealed that the state failed to comply with English Language Proficiency standards.
These incidents underscore the need for careful consideration of who is operating large vehicles on our nation’s highways and the potential consequences of failing to properly vet drivers.
