Axios declares open border “stronger than ever”.

Axios Dismisses the Myth of an Open Border

Axios dismissed the idea of ⁤an “open border” as a “myth” perpetuated by conservatives‌ who apparently​ overlook ⁢the ⁣“reality” that “the southern border ⁤is more fortified than it’s ever been.”

“As the Biden administration grapples with the soaring number of migrants⁢ and asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, conservative⁤ pundits and politicians​ have ⁣upped accusations that some ‍Democrats support ‘open border’ ​policies,”​ Axios reported Tuesday. “By using the term ‘open border,’ conservatives — including ​Rep. Jim ‍Jordan, R-Ohio, who⁢ is seeking the role of House speaker‌ — are ⁢suggesting that anyone‍ can get into the U.S. without much hassle.”

If the border were truly closed, however, then the FBI might ‌not have issued a ⁣weekend⁢ warning ⁤ over ⁤the “heightened environment” for terrorism.

On ⁣Saturday, FBI Director​ Christopher Way blamed⁤ the conflict in‍ Israel for ‍“an increase in ⁣reported threats” at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference.

“I’d encourage you to ‍stay vigilant because‌ as the first line of defense protecting our communities, you’re often the first to see the signs that ‌someone‌ may be mobilizing to​ violence,” ⁤Wray said.

While ‍the FBI chief didn’t mention⁤ the weak entry points along the southern‌ U.S.-Mexico border as openings for⁢ terrorism, ⁢federal data shows more than 150 illegal crossers were on the⁤ Terrorist Screening⁤ Database ‌(TSDB).

[RELATED:⁣[RELATED:Biden Admits Terrorism Threats In America⁢ Are ​Up But Won’t Stop ‌Welcoming Them Over The Border]

“[T]errorists and criminal actors may exploit the elevated flow ‌and increasingly complex ‌security⁣ environment ⁤to enter the⁣ United States,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cautioned last week⁢ in‌ the agency’s latest Homeland Threat ⁣Assessment.

On Monday, Fox‌ News confirmed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection ⁢(CBP) ‌that ⁤a pair of Iranians‍ were caught by border patrol in ⁢September.

In other words, terrorists are finding it easier to enter the⁤ United States, along with the millions of ⁤migrants who’ve ‌found ⁣their way across under the incumbent administration. Nearly 7 million have been “encountered” under President Joe Biden, with 3‌ million released into communities across‍ the ‍country. But the border isn’t “open?”

Fentanyl is coming ​too, with a 164 percent increase in CBP seizures within⁤ Biden’s first ⁣two ​years in office, according to the ⁤Wilson Center. Despite appearances to the contrary, the increase in seizures‍ does not reflect a federal law enforcement apparatus doing its job, as the numbers ⁢illustrate ​a surge of illicit substances flowing over‌ the border, with local police ‌departments finding the drugs all over the country.

[READ:⁤[READ:Corporate⁣ Media ⁣Panic Over Fentanyl Overdoses But Won’t Talk About The Border Crisis Causing Them]

If the fentanyl seizures at the border indicated law enforcement has become‌ more ⁢effective, Axios didn’t claim it. In fact, the​ online outlet failed to even mention ⁣the fentanyl crisis ​in Tuesday’s reporting. ⁢Axios reporter Russell Contreras merely compared today’s level of border⁤ enforcement to where⁢ it was throughout the 20th century.

“The United States ​hasn’t had an open border since the early 1920s, when it was relatively easy for migrants to cross ⁣from Mexico⁣ or simply buy a boat⁢ ticket from Europe,”‍ Contreras wrote.⁤ “Before World War I, there were no American consulates to apply for a visa, and Mexican migrants and Mexican⁢ Americans ⁤went back and forth between both countries with ease.”

Before World War‍ I,‍ however, the entire population of Mexico⁢ was around 15 million. There ‍weren’t 7 million migrants attempting to cross the border under‍ each consecutive administration. The ‌problem has become so severe‍ today that earlier this month, President Biden capitulated to Republican demands for a border wall and resumed construction of the project in Texas.

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Tristan‍ Justice is the western correspondent for The Federalist and⁣ the ‌author of Social ⁣Justice Redux, a conservative newsletter on culture,⁢ health,‌ and wellness. He has also written ​for The Washington Examiner and The Daily Signal. His work has⁤ also been featured in Real Clear ‌Politics and Fox​ News. ⁢Tristan graduated from George Washington University where he majored in ‌political science and minored in journalism. Follow him ​on Twitter‌ at @JusticeTristan or contact him at [email protected]. Sign up for Tristan’s email newsletter here.

What evidence supports the claim that the southern ⁣border is more fortified than ever?

E‍ more effective, then why ⁢is the United States experiencing a worsening opioid crisis? The truth is that regardless of the rhetoric and claims made by the Biden administration and its supporters, ‍the ‍border is not as secure as they would⁣ like us to believe.

The Axios article argues that the idea ‍of⁤ an “open‌ border” is‌ a myth perpetuated by conservatives.‌ It states that the southern border is more fortified than ever,‍ implying that anyone suggesting otherwise is misinformed or dishonest. This⁤ dismissal is a misleading‌ attempt ⁢to downplay the real concerns surrounding ⁢border security.

The fact that the FBI issued a weekend warning about a “heightened environment” for terrorism demonstrates that there are ⁣legitimate⁣ security threats at the ⁢border. FBI ⁤Director Christopher Wray attributed the‍ increase in reported threats to the conflict in Israel, but it is important to acknowledge the potential for terrorists and criminal actors to exploit⁢ weak entry ⁢points along the southern border.

Furthermore, the⁢ Department of Homeland Security’s latest Homeland Threat Assessment warns that terrorists