As the 2024 election looms, Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen to finally visit the US-Mexico border-a trip critics argue is long overdue and purely motivated by political expediency. For nearly four years, Harris has been notably absent from the southern border despite the escalating crisis. Her reluctance to take action has allowed millions of individuals to cross into the United States unchecked, many of them without proper vetting. Now, with just weeks remaining before the election, Harris’s border visit seems more like a political stunt than a genuine effort to address one of the most pressing issues facing the country.
Harris’s failure to secure the border has resulted in a surge of criminal activity and an unprecedented wave of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, flooding the United States. This neglect has created what many are now calling a national security crisis. While she attempts to paint herself as a concerned leader, her actions-or lack thereof-over the past four years tell a different story.
During her tenure as Vice President, Kamala Harris has largely avoided addressing the worsening situation at the southern border. In 2021, when asked why she hadn’t visited the border, Harris infamously laughed, dismissing the question with the quip that she hadn’t visited Europe either. This cavalier attitude toward the growing crisis not only insulted Americans concerned about national security but also revealed her indifference to the situation. For many, Harris’s avoidance of the issue signaled her unwillingness to confront one of the most significant challenges of the Biden administration: the southern border’s unchecked influx of migrants.
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported more than 10 million encounters with migrants under the Biden-Harris administration. Even more concerning is the number of “gotaways“-migrants who crossed the border without being detected by Border Patrol. It’s estimated that hundreds of thousands, if not more, have successfully evaded detection, and their whereabouts are unknown. This raises significant concerns about who has entered the country, particularly with the rise in violent crime and gang activity tied to illegal immigration.
Despite these alarming statistics, Harris has consistently downplayed the crisis, opting instead to focus on what she terms the “root causes” of migration, such as poverty and violence in Central America. While addressing these issues is undoubtedly important, it does little to stop the immediate flood of illegal immigrants pouring into the United States. Her failure to act has led to a national crisis, with every state now experiencing the effects of unregulated immigration.
One of the most devastating consequences of the border crisis is the surge of fentanyl entering the US through Mexico. This powerful synthetic opioid has become a major contributor to the drug overdose epidemic, claiming the lives of thousands of Americans each year. Under Harris’s watch, the amount of fentanyl trafficked into the US has reached historic levels, with deadly consequences for communities across the nation.
Fentanyl’s devastating impact extends far beyond the border. Every state, regardless of its proximity to Mexico, has felt the effects of the drug crisis. Communities are grappling with rising overdose rates, with fentanyl poisoning becoming the leading cause of death for Americans under 50. Harris’s failure to secure the border has effectively allowed this dangerous substance to flow freely into the country, turning the drug epidemic into a nationwide crisis.
Harris’s sudden interest in the border crisis comes as polls indicate that immigration is now a top priority for voters. According to recent data, former President Donald Trump holds a ten-point lead over Harris on the issue of immigration, with over half of Americans supporting his plan for mass deportations. The contrast between Harris’s inaction and Trump’s aggressive approach to border security has made immigration a key issue in the upcoming election.
Trump, during his presidency, built approximately 450 miles of border wall and implemented policies like “Remain in Mexico,” which required asylum seekers to wait outside the US while their claims were processed. These policies significantly reduced illegal border crossings, but were quickly undone by the Biden-Harris administration. Harris’s opposition to these measures, along with her public statements in favor of decriminalizing illegal border crossings, has only deepened the perception that she is soft on border security.
Her decision to visit the border just weeks before the election is seen by many as a transparent attempt to pander to voters. This is the same vice president who once mocked Trump’s immigration policies as cruel and unnecessary. Now, with public opinion turning against her, Harris is attempting to rewrite her record, hoping voters will forget the chaos her administration has allowed to unfold.
Throughout her political career, Kamala Harris has been a vocal advocate for policies that many consider to be radical and detrimental to national security. She has consistently supported sanctuary cities, where local law enforcement is prohibited from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. She has also endorsed taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants, including coverage for gender transition surgeries-positions that have alienated many voters concerned about the growing costs of illegal immigration.
As a senator, Harris opposed Trump’s request for additional Border Patrol funding, even leading a letter urging the Appropriations Committee to reject the proposal. She has compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to the Ku Klux Klan and claimed that images of Border Patrol agents enforcing the law “evoked slavery.” Such extreme rhetoric has only served to undermine the credibility of law enforcement agencies tasked with securing the border and protecting American communities.
The impacts of Harris’s failed leadership on border security are felt across the nation. American families have been torn apart by violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants, while dangerous gangs have taken over housing complexes, terrorizing neighborhoods. The influx of fentanyl has poisoned an entire generation, leaving many communities struggling to combat the epidemic.
Her continued advocacy for mass amnesty, taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants, and sanctuary city policies demonstrates her commitment to open borders at the expense of national security. This approach has put Americans at risk and further eroded trust in her ability to lead on issues of critical importance.
As Kamala Harris attempts to rebrand herself as a champion of border security, voters should remember the years of neglect and political opportunism that have brought us to this crisis. Her sudden change of heart, just weeks before the election, is not a sign of leadership-it’s a desperate attempt to salvage a failing campaign. But the damage has been done, and the American people will not be easily fooled. We cannot trust Kamala Harris to secure the border.
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