WHY THE SILENCE ON BIDEN’S IMMIGRANT CHILD LABOR SCANDAL? The Daily Gouge points to Jim Geraghty’s analysis of the New York Times’ expose and explains the ensuing silence:

“This should have been, and should be, an epic year-defining scandal. Americans have intense disagreements about illegal immigration and what should be done in the situations of unaccompanied minors who cross the border. But no one with a lick of sense, an ounce of compassion, or an iota of respect for the law would contend that exploiting those poor kids in dangerous workplaces is the right answer.

“Any way you slice it, this outcome is just about the worst — much worse than a system that catches migrant teenagers and puts them on flights or other transportation, returning them to family members in their home countries. In fact, the Times found some evidence that the Biden administration punished lower-ranking government officials who noticed and attempted to call out the problem …

“… this is one of those stories that doesn’t provide any easy angle to blame Republicans. This widespread exploitation of teenagers is the result of the policies and decision-making of a Democratic administration. And I think news stories that don’t offer a ‘blame Republicans’ angle bore a lot of people who need the dopamine rush of knowing that all problems in this world can be traced back to Donald Trump, or Ron DeSantis, or Kevin McCarthy, or Mitch McConnell.”

The Daily Gouge has more to say on this issue and more, so keep scrolling.