Kamala Harris recently stumbled through a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, a move many believe was long overdue given her dismal track record on immigration issues. With approval ratings plummeting and public opinion growing increasingly frustrated, one has to wonder who’s steering her campaign ship—because they clearly missed the mark on this one. Opting for a photo-op at the border may have seemed like a good way to feign concern, but the American people deserve more than just a show. They want a serious discussion on border security, something Harris’s performance decidedly lacked.
Instead of addressing the pressing issue of border security, Harris brought up “pathways to citizenship” and lamented the plight of illegal aliens, conveniently ignoring the fact that the current administration’s policies have led to chaos rather than a functional system. This approach is not only tone-deaf but also politically naive, given that it invites ridicule from both sides of the aisle. It’s hard to take her seriously when her focus is on accommodating those who entered the country unlawfully rather than protecting the interests of American citizens.
Jesse Watters of Fox News did not hold back in his critique, labeling Harris’s remarks as some of the most absurd ever delivered by a politician—and that is saying something when it comes to Kamala Harris. He highlighted her glaring hypocrisy; as someone in power for the past two years, she has done little to address the crisis at the border. Instead of tackling immigration reform seriously, the Harris-Biden administration has been preoccupied with their environmental agenda. It raises the question: if border security is truly a priority, why has it not been prioritized in their legislative efforts?
During her recent address, Harris attempted to garner praise from the Border Patrol, only to be met with criticism from those very agents. Their disdain stems from the belief that she has neglected her responsibilities and failed to address the actual problems at the border. As her claims of wanting more Border Patrol agents circulated, Watters pointed out that merely increasing manpower won’t solve the issues if those agents are ordered to act as facilitators for illegal immigration rather than enforcers of the law.
Harris touted her toughness on cartels, but Watters challenged her on this boldly, asking for concrete examples of her actions against these criminal organizations. While most in the media conveniently gloss over such inquiries, it is clear that the Biden administration’s policies have only enriched cartels, allowing them to profit immensely from an open border. Statistics suggest that the influx of migrants has only fueled cartel revenue, leading to increased crime at home.
In the final moments of her speech, Harris claimed her top priority was the safety of American lives, yet she failed to substantiate this claim with any tangible measures. The stories of those affected by rising crime rates and drug-related deaths have gone unaddressed by her administration, which only serves to illustrate how detached her narrative is from reality. As she reiterated the notion of a “pathway to citizenship,” it was evident that her real objectives are not aligned with the security concerns prevalent among most Americans. The visit may have been intended to showcase a commitment to reform, but the outcomes only highlighted the Biden-Harris administration’s ongoing failures.
