VIDEO: Biden reluctantly admits to constructing border wall
President Biden Breaks Promise to Stop Border Wall Construction
In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that his administration is legally obligated to build a section of the wall along the southern border, despite his campaign promise to halt its construction.
Biden explained that Congress, under the previous administration, had allocated funds for the wall, leaving him with no choice but to proceed. He expressed his efforts to redirect the funds elsewhere, but Congress refused to cooperate, leaving him bound by the law to use the money as intended.
Furthermore, Biden openly expressed his skepticism about the effectiveness of a border wall in curbing illegal immigration. However, his Homeland Security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, recently waived 26 federal laws to initiate the construction of border barriers, citing an urgent need to prevent unlawful entries.
This decision contradicts the administration’s earlier promises to refrain from building new barriers on the border. During his 2020 campaign, Biden assured the public that no additional wall would be constructed under his administration. Mayorkas echoed this sentiment in 2021, stating that the administration does not support wall construction.
When questioned about this discrepancy, White House spokesperson Jean-Pierre explained that they had sought to challenge the funding allocation in Congress but were denied. As a result, they are now complying with the law.
Meanwhile, illegal crossings at the southern border have reached alarming levels. Border Patrol authorities have encountered an average of 6,900 migrants per day in September, approaching the record-breaking numbers seen in previous months. In fact, a staggering 50,000 Venezuelan migrants crossed the border illegally in September alone.
Notably, some Democrats, including Beto O’Rourke from Texas, have criticized the administration’s decision to continue building the wall, labeling it as “impotent political posturing.”
What was President Joe Biden’s campaign promise regarding the construction of the southern border wall?
President Biden Breaks Promise to Stop Border Wall Construction
In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that his administration is legally obligated to build a section of the wall along the southern border, despite his campaign promise to halt its construction.
Biden explained that Congress, under the previous administration, had allocated funds for the wall, leaving him with no choice but to proceed. He expressed his efforts to redirect the funds elsewhere, but Congress refused to cooperate, leaving him bound by the law to use the money as intended.
Furthermore, Biden openly expressed his skepticism about the effectiveness of a border wall in curbing illegal immigration. However, his Homeland Security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, recently waived 26 federal laws to initiate the construction of border barriers, citing an urgent need to prevent unlawful entries.
This decision contradicts the administration’s earlier promises to refrain from building new barriers on the border. During his 2020 campaign, Biden assured the public that no additional wall would be constructed under his administration. Mayorkas echoed this sentiment in 2021, stating that the administration does not support wall construction.
When questioned about this discrepancy, White House spokesperson Jean-Pierre explained that they had sought to challenge the funding allocation in Congress but were denied. As a result, they are now complying with the law.
Meanwhile, illegal crossings at the southern border have reached alarming levels. Border Patrol authorities have encountered an average of 6,900 migrants per day in September, approaching the record-breaking numbers seen in previous months. In fact, a staggering 50,000 Venezuelan migrants crossed the border illegally in September alone.
Notably, some Democrats, including Beto O’Rourke from Texas, have criticized the administration’s decision to continue building the wall, labeling it as “impotent political posturing.”
The recent announcement by President Biden regarding the continuation of border wall construction has raised eyebrows and sparked debate. Supporters argue that it is a necessary step to ensure border security and reduce illegal immigration. They emphasize the role of the wall in deterring criminals and drug traffickers from entering the country. However, critics point out that the wall is an expensive and ineffective solution that ignores the root causes of immigration issues.
It remains to be seen how this decision will impact President Biden’s credibility and the overall immigration situation at the southern border. As the debate rages on, it is clear that immigration policy will remain a contentious issue in the coming years.
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