US presenter apologises for comparing New York immigrant crisis to Nairobi

Taking to his X account, Finnerty called the comments ‘a mistake' and applauded Kenyans for the passion they have for their city.

The controversy arose after the Newsmax host claimed during a live primetime broadcast that an influx of third-world immigrants was making New York City resemble Nairobi.

“Joe Biden let millions of people from third-world countries Africa, the Middle East, South America, we have no idea where these people are from,” Finnerty said.

“They move to Blue sanctuary cities, and the cities then start to look like Nairobi, than New York City,” he added.

He also compared the immigrant crisis to what is happening in the UK and France, where they are facing challenges with undocumented migrants.

“What is happening in the UK and France is happening here already,” he said.

The comment triggered a massive social media backlash from Kenyans, prompting Finnerty to issue a public apology.

Source: Citizen Digital