Staff Reports
Mark Morgan recalls the promising vibes he got from the Biden transition team when they were getting situated at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2021. As the Customs and Border Protection chief, he was optimistic that President Biden would take a new approach to immigration. However, he warned the incoming administration that completely erasing Trump’s policies without a solid replacement plan would be a catastrophe. Fast forward to now, and Biden is dealing with the worst border conditions in modern history, with a surge of illegal immigrants, fentanyl, and terrorism suspects. The border is out of control, and the Biden administration is clueless on how to fix it.
Biden's border bungles threaten his Ukraine legacy – https://t.co/ue7uo3Nkgu – @washtimes
— Darius Radzius (@DariusRadzius) December 13, 2023
Biden is now stuck, urging Congress for $100 billion to aid countries like Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan while refusing to negotiate with Republicans on policies that would stem the flow of illegal immigrants. His attempt to entice Republicans with $14 billion for immigration processing backfired, giving Republicans the upper hand. The situation has become a political chess game, with Biden’s failure on the border being used as leverage against his foreign aid demands.
Senate Democrats tried to push through a spending bill that aligns with Biden’s request, disregarding the GOP’s requirements for border changes. The Republicans successfully filibustered this attempt, leading to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer blaming them for abandoning democratic allies in Ukraine. But, the reality is that Biden’s border failures are a direct consequence of his administration’s incompetence, and Republicans are calling him out on it.
As negotiations on Capitol Hill progress, Hispanic Democrats have also stepped in, accusing Republicans of proposing “cruel” border policies that “terrorize” migrants. This interference has only complicated the situation further, highlighting the internal divisions within the Democratic Party and creating more roadblocks to progress on the border crisis.
The Biden administration seems to be out of touch with reality, focusing more on international affairs while the U.S. is facing an unprecedented border crisis. Instead of addressing the pressing issues at hand, the administration is talking past Republicans and deflecting attention to other global matters. The reality remains that the border crisis needs immediate attention, and Biden’s attempts to divert the focus away from it are not going unnoticed by Republicans.
One thing is clear: Biden’s administration is failing to take control of the border, and it’s becoming increasingly evident that his priorities are misplaced. The need for a comprehensive and effective border policy cannot be ignored, and the administration’s reluctance to address it is a testament to its failure to lead on this critical issue.
