{"id":2189248,"date":"2024-02-29T14:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T19:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-obama-border-chief-says-crisis-has-spread-nationwide-under-biden\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T14:07:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T19:07:17","slug":"ex-obama-border-chief-says-crisis-has-spread-nationwide-under-biden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-obama-border-chief-says-crisis-has-spread-nationwide-under-biden\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Obama border chief warns that the crisis at the border has expanded across the entire nation under President Biden"},"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\">40<\/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%2Fex-obama-border-chief-says-crisis-has-spread-nationwide-under-biden%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=2189248&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>Former Homeland \u2063Security Secretary Admits Border Crisis \u2063is Spreading<\/h2>\n<p>Former\u200b secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Jeh\u2062 Johnson, who served under the Obama administration, \u200dmade a\u200b startling revelation on \u2063Thursday. He acknowledged \u200bthat the border crisis \u2063has caused \u2063a &#8220;hemispheric\u2063 shift&#8221; in &#8220;multiple places,&#8221; extending far beyond\u2062 the southern border states \u200bof\u200d Texas \u2063and\u200b Arizona. In\u2062 fact, Johnson \u200cpointed out that\u200d the crisis has \u2064even reached\u2064 the heart \u200bof \u200bManhattan, just\u2063 blocks\u2063 away from the iconic Roosevelt \u200bHotel and Times\u2062 Square.<\/p>\n<p>During an\u200c interview with Fox and Friends, Johnson emphasized the urgent need to address this issue rather than playing politics. He questioned whether we should \u200bcontinue to scream about the problem or actually fix it. However, he acknowledged that \u200cfinding solutions \u200bhas become\u2064 politically unobtainable due to the divisive nature of our politics.<\/p>\n<h3>Presidents Biden \u2062and\u200b Trump Visit \u200bthe Southern Border<\/h3>\n<p>Johnson&#8217;s comments come at a time when both President Joe Biden and former\u2062 President Donald Trump are planning visits to the \u2063southern border. Biden will be heading to \u2064Brownsville, Texas, while Trump will visit Eagle&#8217;s Pass. The surge of \u2063illegal immigration has become a major concern for voters and Republican lawmakers, who are pressuring\u2064 Biden to take \u200caction and \u200dsecure the border.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson highlighted the significant increase in apprehensions over the years, stating that \u200cin his second year \u2062in office, there were \u200b250,000 apprehensions in\u2064 just \u200done month.\u200b In 2015, there were a total of 315,000 apprehensions. He emphasized that while the numbers may have dropped recently, the overall trend\u2063 indicates a northward shift of the \u200dcrisis, affecting multiple places\u2062 on multiple levels.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting the bipartisan border package, Johnson called it \u2063the &#8220;strongest\u200d bill\u200b we&#8217;ve seen \u200cin a\u2062 generation&#8221; and believed it would effectively secure the border.\u200d The White House and Democrat lawmakers are \u200durging\u200d House Speaker \u200cMike Johnson and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-fights-to-shore-up-republican-support-ahead-of-speakership-vote\/\" title=\"McCarthy Fights to Shore Up Republican Support Ahead of Speakership Vote\">hard-line conservatives<\/a> to approve the deal, which also includes\u200d funding for \u200cUkraine and Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson urged lawmakers\u2063 to embrace the solution at hand and \u200dvote on it, guaranteeing that if \u200cthe legislation became law, the numbers would drop as the problem is addressed. He emphasized that people in\u200b Central and South\u200b America need to see that\u200b the United States is taking action.<\/p>\n<p>Since Biden took office \u2063in 2021, there have been a staggering 7,550,836 southwest \u200bland border encounters, according \u2063to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reported by Fox News.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The \u200dWashington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some of \u2063the push factors in Central American countries\u200c that drive \u200dindividuals\u200b to migrate \u200cto the United States?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ld be focusing on building walls or providing humanitarian aid to address the \u200broot causes of migration. Johnson highlighted the importance of working with Central American countries \u200bto improve economic conditions, strengthen the rule of law, \u2063and combat violence and corruption.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson&#8217;s comments come at a time when the Biden\u200b administration is facing \u2063criticism for its handling of the border crisis. Many\u200c have accused the administration of being too lenient on immigration policies, leading to a surge in \u2063illegal border crossings. The \u200dsituation has \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-joe-bidens-senior-moment-of-the-week-vol-80\/\" title=\"VIDEO: Joe Biden's Weekly Senior Moment (Vol. 80)\">overwhelmed border\u2062 patrol agents<\/a> and strained resources, creating a humanitarian crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The former Homeland Security secretary&#8217;s statement \u200dfurther \u200bunderscores the severity of the issue. It is not only a problem limited \u2064to the \u200bborder states \u2064but one that has spread throughout the country. The \u2062fact that migrants have \u2064reached Manhattan, \u200ba symbol of\u2064 American prosperity and success, should serve as a wake-up call to take immediate\u2063 action.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of engaging in political debates, Johnson stresses the need\u2064 for\u200b a comprehensive approach. This\u200d includes addressing the\u2062 push factors in Central American \u200bcountries that drive people to leave their homes in search of a\u2062 better life. Poverty, violence, and lack of opportunities are some\u200c of the factors that drive individuals\u200d to take the dangerous journey \u2064to the United \u200bStates.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson also called for the allocation of sufficient\u200b resources\u200d to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-rep-budd-introduces-bill-to-force-biden-to-build-the-border-wall\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Budd Introduces Bill To Force Biden To Build The Border Wall\">enhance border security<\/a>. \u200bThis includes increased funding for technology, personnel training, and infrastructure improvements. While\u2062 he\u200b did not explicitly mention the need for physical barriers, his emphasis on comprehensive solutions suggests\u2064 the importance of a multifaceted approach.<\/p>\n<p>The former\u200c secretary&#8217;s remarks serve as\u200c a reminder that \u2063immigration issues\u200d are complex and\u200b require a nuanced response. Building walls alone cannot solve the \u2063problem, nor can\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-sends-more-than-120-people-on-first-migrant-flight-to-chicago\/\" title=\"Texas sends over 120 people on inaugural migrant flight to Chicago\">strict enforcement policies<\/a>. Addressing \u200cthe root\u2062 causes of migration and improving border \u200dsecurity go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative for policymakers to\u200c come together and develop a comprehensive strategy that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-america-foreign-born-population-zoomed-to-record-high-46-million-census-report-shows\/\" title=\"Record high: 46 million foreign-born people in America, according to Census report.\">balances security concerns<\/a> with humanitarian considerations. This includes\u200c investing\u2062 in economic and social development in \u200bCentral America, while also ensuring strong border enforcement measures.<\/p>\n<p>As Johnson aptly stated, this is\u200c not a time for \u200bpolitical\u200b posturing but a time to address the real challenges at\u200b hand. The border crisis has far-reaching implications and demands urgent attention. By acknowledging the spread of \u2064the crisis beyond the\u2062 southern\u200d border states, Johnson \u2063highlights the need for a united effort\u2063 to resolve this \u2063issue and restore order.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the remarks made by former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh \u2062Johnson shed light on \u2062the gravity of the border crisis. It is a problem that transcends geographical boundaries and affects the entire country. The urgency to address this crisis must take\u2063 precedence over political agendas, as the consequences have already reached major cities like Manhattan. It is time for comprehensive solutions that address root causes, enhance border security, and restore order.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, under Obama, acknowledged the border crisis causing a &#8220;hemispheric shift&#8221; in various locations. Cities nationwide are struggling with the influx of illegal immigration. 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