Cesar Chavez, whose bust is in Biden Oval Office, has history of anti-immigration comments and positions

Published January 22, 2021 4:26pm ET



The late labor leader Cesar Chavez, whose bust sits behind President Biden’s desk, was vehemently opposed to the immigration policies that the president has promised to enact.

The bust of Chavez was noticeably present behind Biden on Wednesday as he signed executive orders on immigration, overturning former President Donald Trump’s policies and benefiting people in the United States illegally and those trying to enter illegally.

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