Republican Challenger Monique DeSpain Criticizes Oregon Rep. Val Hoyle for Border Comments

Oregon congresswoman Val Hoyle told conservative constituents that the southern border must be open.

People walk along the highway through Arriaga, Chiapas state in southern Mexico, on their way to the United States, on Jan. 8, 2024. Edgar H. Clemente/AP Photo

Oregon congresswoman Val Hoyle has been criticized for recently surfaced comments that she made during a trip to the southern border.

In a February 2 press conference, the freshman Democrat told constituents that an open border was necessary and that illegal immigrants are needed for menial labor.