Chris Oliver, a farmer in Fort Covington, New York, has seen his property become an unintended gateway for a surge of illegal immigrants crossing the Canadian border into the United States. He blames the Biden-Harris administration for the problem, saying that the administration's policies have led to a lack of control over the border and a surge in illegal crossings.
Chris Oliver's property in Fort Covington, New York, has become an unintended gateway for a stream of illegal immigrants crossing the Canadian border into the United States. Oliver, a farmer, has watched in dismay as dozens of migrants have crossed his property in recent months, leaving him feeling dismayed and wondering if the problem will ever be resolved.
Oliver told "Fox & Friends First" that he "absolutely" blames "border czar" Kamala Harris and President Biden for the issue. "You have no control over it. You don't know who these people are. Not everybody is a good person," Oliver said on Wednesday.
Northern Border Migrant Surge: New York Farmer Blames Biden-Harris Administration
Video footage captured by Oliver's trail cameras shows dozens of migrants crossing his property. The footage has become a stark reminder of the growing migrant surge at the northern border, which has seen more than 100,000 encounters each year since 2022.
Oliver said that the border crossings didn't occur under the Trump administration. "Four years ago, we had hardly any people coming across. It was a rarity. Now it's every night I have people on my trail cameras. Every night it's another group, and it depends on the size. Usually there's two or three and sometimes there's five or six. It all depends."
Northern Border Migrant Surge: New York Farmer Blames Biden-Harris Administration
Oliver's concerns are echoed by other residents of Fort Covington. The town has become a hub for illegal crossings, with migrants often seen walking along the roads or hiding in the woods. Residents say that they are worried about the safety of their community and that they feel that the Biden-Harris administration is not doing enough to address the problem.
The Biden-Harris administration has been criticized for its handling of the migrant surge at the northern border. Critics say that the administration has not done enough to secure the border and that its policies have encouraged illegal crossings. The administration has defended its record, saying that it is committed to securing the border and that it is working to address the root causes of migration.
Northern Border Migrant Surge: New York Farmer Blames Biden-Harris Administration
The migrant surge at the northern border is a complex issue with no easy solutions. However, it is clear that the current situation is unsustainable and that the Biden-Harris administration needs to do more to address the problem.
