Staff Reports
The recent reports claiming a 40 percent decrease in illegal border crossings following Biden’s asylum restrictions in June have sparked both relief and skepticism among conservatives. While some see this as a positive development, questions linger about the timing and motives behind this seemingly sudden change in policy.
Many are questioning why President Biden didn’t take a tougher stance on asylum claims when he first entered office in 2021. The consequences of allowing unvetted individuals to enter the country have been severe, with tragic cases of Americans being victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens.
This month, President Biden did what Republicans in Congress refuse to do.
He took action to secure our border.
Since then, unlawful crossings have dropped more than 40%. pic.twitter.com/PMJ38ISCfJ
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 26, 2024
The release of this report just before the upcoming debates raises suspicions about the administration’s intentions. It’s hard to ignore the fact that lives have already been lost due to Biden’s lax border policies, casting a shadow over any attempts to portray this recent development in a positive light.
White House senior deputy press secretary Andrew Bates’ assertion that Biden will continue to “secure” the border is met with skepticism, given the administration’s track record on immigration issues. The calls for Congressional Republicans to pass a bipartisan border security bill seem like empty rhetoric in the face of the administration’s failure to address the crisis at the border effectively.
While the administration credits the decrease in border crossings to the new policy, critics point out that such dips are often temporary and followed by resurgences. The fluctuations in border crossings were observed even before Biden’s policy change, raising doubts about the long-term effectiveness of these measures.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s remarks on the accomplishments of border personnel and the limitations of executive actions highlight the challenges faced in addressing border security comprehensively. The reliance on executive orders, as opposed to legislative solutions, further underscores the need for bipartisan cooperation to enact lasting changes.
As the Biden administration continues to push its narrative on border security, polls indicating Trump’s superiority in swing states signal a growing disillusionment among the American electorate. Conservative voters are called upon to remain vigilant and active in the upcoming elections to ensure that policies align with their priorities, including border security, economic stability, and national security.
