{"id":2043380,"date":"2023-09-24T18:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T22:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-claims-biden-did-what-needed-to-be-done-with-migrant-surge\/"},"modified":"2023-09-24T18:24:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T22:24:27","slug":"buttigieg-claims-biden-did-what-needed-to-be-done-with-migrant-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-claims-biden-did-what-needed-to-be-done-with-migrant-surge\/","title":{"rendered":"Buttigieg supports Biden&#8217;s actions on migrant surge."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbuttigieg-claims-biden-did-what-needed-to-be-done-with-migrant-surge%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2043380&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Top Administration Official Defends \u200cPresident Joe Biden Amid Border Crisis<\/h2>\n<p>Transportation Secretary Pete \u2062Buttigieg defended President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/joe-biden\">Joe Biden<\/a> \u2062on \u200cSunday\u2062 in response to\u2062 the surge in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/a-disaster-biden-admin-sets-new-border-record-as-illegal-crossings-surge\">border crossings<\/a>. During an interview \u2062with NBC News, Buttigieg\u2063 addressed the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico \u2064border, particularly in Texas where the\u200d Department of Defense \u200crecently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/09\/21\/us\/migrant-crossings-eagle-pass-state-of-emergency\/index.html\">bolstered<\/a> a \u2062National Guard deployment.<\/p>\n<h3>Responding to the Crisis<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Q: &#8220;Was the Biden administration caught off guard by this latest surge of\u200b migrants?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>BUTTIGIEG: &#8220;What\u200b you saw was the administration, as always, responding as needed\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Q: &#8220;Were you caught off\u200b guard though?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>BUTTIGIEG: &#8220;The president did what needed to be done.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/llontN4RTT\">pic.twitter.com\/llontN4RTT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RNC \u2062Research \u2062(@RNCResearch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RNCResearch\/status\/1705967911704105296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 24, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>When asked if \u2062the \u2064Biden administration\u2063 was caught off guard by the\u2062 surge of migrants, \u200bButtigieg responded,\u200b &#8220;What\u200d you saw was the administration, as always, responding \u200cas needed.&#8221; Pressed further, he emphasized that the \u2063president took\u200b the necessary actions to\u2064 address the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Buttigieg also highlighted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-claims-biden-did-what-needed-to-be-done-with-migrant-surge\/\" title=\"Buttigieg supports Biden's actions on migrant surge.\">political dynamics surrounding<\/a> the issue,\u200b suggesting that\u2063 some individuals prefer the problem \u200bto persist \u200drather than finding a \u200csolution. He drew a parallel to the ongoing funding fight\u200b in Congress, where those who criticize \u200bthe administration for air travel disruptions are\u200b also hindering efforts to train more\u2062 air traffic controllers.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u2062 Escalating Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>The recent military deployment was announced amidst reports of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepTiffany\/status\/1704137551571828886\">illegal\u200c crossings<\/a> reaching \u200cnearly 9,000 per day and Eagle Pass, Texas, declaring a state of emergency. Government \u2063data\u2062 from \u2064August revealed over\u200b 304,000 encounters with\u200b migrants\u2062 nationwide, surpassing the previous month by more than 50,000.<\/p>\n<p>While Republicans \u200dhave <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/state-watch\/4213128-gop-governors-push-biden-on-border-shelters-are-full-food-pantries-empty\/\">criticized<\/a> Biden for \u200bnot taking stronger measures to secure the border, Democrats in big\u2064 cities \u200bacross the \u2063country, including \u2064New \u2062York City, are also feeling the strain of the\u2062 influx of migrants.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) recently expressed her concerns, stating \u2063that immigration\u2064 is arguably the Biden administration&#8217;s weakest\u200d issue. In response, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended \u200dBiden&#8217;s \u200defforts, asserting that he has done more than anyone else to secure the border and \u200baddress immigration \u2062challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Biden has <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/latest-news\/watch-biden-blames-exploding-border-crisis-on-maga-republicans\/\">accused<\/a> \u200c&#8221;MAGA Republicans&#8221; of undermining border security and &#8220;gutting&#8221; the immigration system.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps has the Biden administration \u200ctaken to address the root causes of migration and\u200d invest in border security<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063Grants, Buttigieg defended \u2063the administration, stating that \u2063they responded as needed. \u2063He emphasized that President Biden took the necessary actions to address the situation at the border.<\/p>\n<p>Buttigieg&#8217;s remarks\u2064 come as the United States\u2063 is facing a significant increase in illegal border crossings. According to\u2062 recent reports, the number of migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/even-aoc-can-read-the-writing-on-the-wall-for-democrats-in-2022\/\" title=\"Even AOC Can Read The Writing On The Wall For Democrats In 2022\">reached record-high levels<\/a>. This surge\u200b has put immense pressure on border patrol agents and facilities, leading to overcrowding \u200dand humanitarian concerns.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration has\u2064 been\u200c heavily criticized for its handling \u200bof the border\u200c crisis. Critics argue that the administration&#8217;s immigration policies, including the rollback of certain Trump-era measures, have contributed to the increase in border crossings. \u200cThey argue that these policies have created a perception of leniency and a pull factor for migrants.<\/p>\n<p>In his defense of President Biden, \u2064Buttigieg\u200b pointed out that addressing the border crisis requires a comprehensive approach. \u2062He highlighted the administration&#8217;s\u200d efforts to address \u2062the root causes of migration,\u200c such as poverty, violence, and \u2062corruption in Central American countries. The administration has also pledged to invest in border security and provide support to affected\u200d communities.<\/p>\n<p>Buttigieg&#8217;s defense of President Biden reflects the administration&#8217;s commitment to handling the\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-border-democrat-has-had-enough-ditches-party-and-switches-to-gop-in-epic-move\/\" title=\"Texas Border Democrat switches to GOP in a bold move, fed up with their party.\">border crisis effectively<\/a>. \u2062However, critics argue that more needs to be done to secure the border and deter illegal \u200bimmigration. \u200bThey call for \u200bstricter\u200b immigration \u2064policies and increased resources for border enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>The surge \u2064in \u200dborder crossings poses a significant challenge for the Biden administration.\u2064 The issue has \u2062sparked political debates and has \u200dbecome a focus \u2062for both Republicans and Democrats. \u2063While the administration faces criticism for its \u2062handling of the crisis, \u200dit continues \u2063to defend its actions and work \u200btowards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-happens-during-a-government-shutdown-and-who-is-affected\/\" title=\"During a government shutdown, various government services and agencies cease their operations due to a lack of funding. This affects a wide range of people, including federal employees, contractors, and citizens who rely on government programs and services.\">finding long-term solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200d border crisis continues \u200bto unfold, it remains to be seen how the Biden administration \u200dwill address the\u200c challenges and implement\u200d effective policies. The situation at the U.S.-Mexico border is\u2062 complex and requires a \u200dcollaborative approach involving \u200dnot only the federal government \u200dbut also international partners and local communities. Only through comprehensive and\u200c sustainable efforts can the \u2064border crisis be\u200d properly managed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>the surge in border crossings and the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border,&#8221; the interviewer asked Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. He defended President Biden, stating that the Department of Defense had recently increased National Guard deployment in Texas to address the crisis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2043381,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2043380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2043380"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043380\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2043381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2043380"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2043380"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2043380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}