Staff Reports
Kamala Harris finally managed to visit the U.S.-Mexico border, a trip that marked only the second time during her vice presidency that she has felt the need to show her face in the chaos she helped create. Her first venture in 2021 was a mere photo op at a Border Patrol station in El Paso, and since then, there has been a noticeable absence as the border crisis escalated. With the elections heating up and mounting criticism over her party’s abysmal handling of border security, the vice president decided it was time to update her social media portfolio and pay a much-delayed visit to the actual border and wall.
As expected, Harris sauntered past the very wall she had disparaged earlier, showcasing her trademark brand of indifference mixed with a dash of hypocrisy. During her visit, she attempted to address reporters but ended up demonstrating just how poorly she manages to articulate a coherent thought. Former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan didn’t hold back, dismantling the flimsy narrative she presented. Meanwhile, frustrated citizens from Arizona shared their own simplified verdict, bluntly confirming that her presentation was nothing but a preposterous facade.
In her speech, she made a grand statement about tackling the opioid crisis, specifically the fentanyl problem, delivering yet another word salad that left many shaking their heads. Despite her promises, the reality is that her administration has failed to act meaningfully on the very issues she claims to be passionate about. While Harris professes that the “highest charge” is to protect lives, her administration has effectively left the door wide open for drugs and violence to influx across the border. The dismantling of the border security measures that had been established under President Trump was not a move made with the intention of keeping Americans safe; it was a political maneuver that has left countless families in anguish.
The vice president went on to perpetuate the myth that the Trump administration did nothing to remedy the so-called broken immigration system. Yet, this is a blatant misrepresentation of history. The Trump administration took significant steps to secure the border, including constructing nearly 500 miles of the border wall and implementing effective policies like the Remain in Mexico program. The Democrats, including Harris, continuously undermined these initiatives while pretending to be champions of secure borders. The irony is palpable; they’ve been the loudest critics of policies that were proven to work.
Kamala's Border Speech Goes Off the Rails, Reveals the Real Goal https://t.co/TVdbpnMCcN
— Dr. Kenneth Warner (@wrestlerkw7) September 29, 2024
Despite her attempts to pivot and reframe her narrative, Harris’ slip during her speech about “pathways to citizenship” for illegal aliens exploded any credence her visit might have had. This revealing moment made it abundantly clear that her intentions lean more towards courting votes than addressing the problems Americans face. Rather than prioritizing the security and interests of citizens, she seems to advocate for an open-door policy that invites further turmoil. The lack of concern for enforcing immigration laws highlights the shocking disparity between her positions and those of the average American who simply wants to live safely and securely.
Ultimately, the visit was nothing more than a desperate PR stunt, a chance for Kamala Harris to wear a hard hat and pretend to care while delivering the same old talking points that have become synonymous with the Biden administration. The American people deserve better than hollow promises and insincere photo ops. They’ve seen what effective border policy looks like, and it isn’t found in the hands of the current administration. The failures are evident, and it’s clear that under Harris, they will only continue to grow.
