Vice President Kamala Harris has finally acknowledged the disastrous state of the Biden administration's border policy, sparking concerns about the potential consequences for her political future. Arrests at the southern border have hit their lowest point since President Biden took office, but experts argue that this decline masks a broader failure in securing the border.
Former Georgia Representative Doug Collins, Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen, and former DNC deputy press secretary Jose Aristimuno engaged in a heated debate on Fox News' 'The Story' over whether Vice President Harris's recent shift in policy positions on immigration will damage her political prospects.
Kamala Harris Admits Biden's Border Policy is a Catastrophic Failure
The impetus for this discussion stems from a report by The New York Times, which revealed that arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border dropped below 60,000 in July, reaching the lowest level since President Biden took office. However, sources within the Department of Homeland Security provided an even lower estimate of 57,000 arrests.
This development presents a significant shift for the Biden administration, raising questions about whether the declining arrest rate signifies a broader decline in illegal immigration. However, experts caution against making such assumptions, emphasizing the complexity of border security dynamics.
Kamala Harris Admits Biden's Border Policy is a Catastrophic Failure
The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) argues that the decrease in arrests does not equate to positive trends in border security. According to IRLI Director of Investigations Matt O'Brien, the Biden administration has deliberately obscured its failure to secure the border and enforce immigration laws.
O'Brien highlights the seasonal decline in border crossings during the summer months due to harsh weather conditions. He also points to programs implemented by the Biden administration that facilitate the entry of asylum seekers.
Kamala Harris Admits Biden's Border Policy is a Catastrophic Failure
O'Brien further alleges that the Biden administration is engaging in an illegal alien smuggling operation through its CBP One app, thereby undermining the reduction in unauthorized border crossings.
Vice President Harris was initially tasked with addressing the root causes of Central American migration in 2021. She traveled to Mexico and Guatemala to negotiate a deal involving billions of dollars in aid. However, her attention to immigration waned after those initial visits.
Kamala Harris Admits Biden's Border Policy is a Catastrophic Failure
The lack of focus on border security by Harris has drawn criticism from Republicans. Her prolonged absence from the southern border and Central American countries has raised concerns about her commitment to resolving the escalating immigration crisis.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Harris's stance on immigration will likely be a major factor in shaping her political identity and electoral prospects. Her handling of the border crisis and her ability to articulate a coherent and effective immigration policy will be closely scrutinized by voters.
