The Instagram post claimed that ‘illegal aliens’ attempted to ‘hijack’ California school buses but this claim is false. The incidents involved migrants who approached school buses at stops on their routes, without attempting to hijack them. Authorities confirmed that no crimes were committed and that no one forcefully tried to stop or enter the vehicles. The post was widely spread on social media platforms and was reinforced by Elon Musk. Border security remains a key issue in the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, and the post tapped into this by referencing incidents involving migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border and east of San Diego. The migrants detained following the incidents were processed for removal from the U.S. The sheriff’s office clarified that no one used force to approach the school buses, and that it is not uncommon for community volunteers to provide resources in the area. Concerns about the border have led to misinformation, including false claims about Harris’ role in border control and the number of ‘illegals’ entering the U.S. during her term as vice president. Overall, the claim that ‘illegal aliens’ attempted to ‘hijack’ California school buses is false, as the incidents involved migrants approaching the buses without committing any crimes.
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