In a surprising turn of events, Vice President Kamala Harris has decided to visit the border, a location that has been a significant weak point in her political career, with just over a month remaining before Election Day.
This decision comes despite the fact that her tenure has been marked by an influx of millions of illegal immigrants into the country, a crisis she was tasked to address by President Joe Biden in 2021.
According to Gateway Pundit, Harris' planned trip to the border in Arizona on Friday has raised eyebrows, given the administration's lackluster handling of the immigration issue. Prior to her visit, the Border Patrol union released a statement from National Border Patrol Council Vice President Art Del Cueto, a vocal critic of the Biden-Harris administration's border policies.
Del Cueto did not mince words in his statement, saying, What it is in reality is a slap in the face towards the men and women that put their lives on the line every day. He further questioned Harris' absence from the border, asking, Where has she been? This visit marks Harris' first trip to the border since 2021, when she made an appearance in El Paso, Texas.
The Vice President's decision to visit the border now, however, seems to be driven more by political ambition than by a genuine commitment to addressing the immigration crisis. Her appearance at the border serves as a stark reminder of the security and safety that prevailed during former President Donald Trump's tenure.
The statistics are telling. Pew Research reported in February that December 2023 saw a record high in migrant encounters for border patrol. To label Harris' decision to visit the border a political misstep would be an understatement.
Del Cueto's outrage is justified, considering that Harris has largely been absent from her duties over the past three-and-a-half years. It appears that her primary interest lies not in addressing the immigration crisis, but in advancing her political career.
The question remains: what does Harris hope to achieve with this visit? In the world of politics, candidates must differentiate themselves from their opponents to win over undecided voters. However, Harris' visit to the border only serves to highlight the stark contrast between her administration's handling of the immigration crisis and the more secure conditions under the previous administration.
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