President Biden Acknowledges Unsecure Southern Border

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• President Joe Biden acknowledged that the U.S.-Mexico border is not secure, contradicting earlier statements by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
• Biden emphasized the need for Congress to collaborate on major changes in border policy to address the situation.
• Recent polls show a decline in public approval of Biden's handling of the border, with an increasing perception of the border situation as a crisis or serious problem.

In a significant shift from previous administration statements, President Joe Biden admitted on Friday that the U.S.-Mexico border is not secure.

This statement contrasts with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' March 2021 assertion that the border was "closed" and "secure." Biden's admission comes at a time when polls indicate growing public concern over the administration's handling of border issues. With the election approaching and Biden's approval ratings on immigration at an all-time low, he has called for substantial policy changes at the border, including reforms in the asylum system.

Biden expressed frustration with the portrayal of his administration's border policies, sarcastically refuting claims of a "free and open border." He emphasized the importance of implementing significant policy changes to control the border and expressed readiness to act. The President has linked his call for a "big border security" bill to ongoing discussions in Congress about a comprehensive $110 billion national security package.

The situation has political implications, with House Republicans considering impeaching Mayorkas over his handling of the border. This potential impeachment, driven by Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green, centers on the record number of illegal crossings and claims of Mayorkas' failure in his duties. However, Democrats and some experts argue that policy differences are not valid grounds for impeachment. Biden's latest remarks highlight a challenging situation at the border and the administration's urgent call for legislative action.

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