GOP Michigan state rep mistakenly claims Gonzaga team buses are for 'illegal invaders’

A Republican state legislator in Michigan railed against buses of “illegal invaders” landing at his local airport Wednesday, but he garnered criticism after it was discovered the buses carried a college basketball team.

Rep. Matt Maddock (R) said the Gonzaga University basketball team, which was in Detroit for its March Madness Sweet 16 match-up on Friday, was a group of “illegal immigrants.”

“Happening right now. Three busses just loaded up with illegal invaders at Detroit Metro.