Border Issues Under Biden’s Administration

Recent reports from the New York Times reveal serious troubles with former President Joe Biden’s handling of border issues.

According to NYT reporter Christopher Flavell, advisers had cautioned early on that Biden’s immigration strategy might lead to significant problems.

Biden took office in November 2020, and the Times is revisiting a story that began about six months ago. Why is this being highlighted now?

Last week, the NYT published a piece discussing the severe corruption in the Ukrainian government, alongside criticisms of Biden’s border approach. Some are questioning why the Times didn’t report on these failures when they were more pressing.

Daily Caller Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Ingersoll claims that Biden’s presidency is essentially “dead and buried,” which implies the NYT feels free to critique his administration now.

The New York Times portrays an administration that has failed to effectively tackle border concerns, suggesting that immigration has been treated as merely a distraction from larger issues like the pandemic and the economy.

That said, the NYT also notes Biden’s attempts to create new legal paths for migrants to ease border pressures. But, isn’t it ironic? It’s almost like saying, “When murder became legal, unlawful killings went down.”

Despite the criticism, the Biden administration is reportedly monitoring immigration closely and considering over 400,000 immigrants from countries such as Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

There’s a sense of bewilderment about the Times finally scrutinizing Biden’s border record. Where were they all along?

There was an effort to establish the Afghan immigration program, which has come under scrutiny, especially after incidents involving individuals like Rahmanullah Rakanwar.

Some of the challenges at the border could be attributed to a lack of interest, but the NYT suggests a more troubling notion of deliberate negligence. Biden’s team may think that the border surge isn’t a critical concern for most voters, especially among Latino communities.

Interestingly, they might see the border situation as a potential advantage in the long term, due to the voting behaviors of immigrants.

As the Times points out, by the midpoint of Biden’s term, the consequences of his immigration policies could no longer be overlooked.

Congratulations, NYT, for finally tackling a topic that many considered taboo.