President Biden and former President Trump made separate trips to the border on Thursday to address the migrant crisis, each blaming the other for the massive surge. Border security has quickly become a top election issue, with the latest Gallup poll showing that 28% of Americans are worried about immigration.
President Biden visited Brownsville, Texas, where he was given a tour with the chief of the Border Patrol and the sector chief. Meanwhile, former President Trump visited Eagle Pass, escorted by Texas Governor Abbott and the head of the Border Patrol union. Both leaders took the opportunity to criticize each other's handling of the situation.
During the visits, President Trump called for bipartisan border security legislation to be passed, labeling the situation as 'Biden migrant crime.' Exclusive footage captured a smuggling operation in Eagle Pass, where two smugglers and three migrants were apprehended.
Despite the presidential visits to less trafficked areas, the border remains a hotspot for illegal crossings. The Tucson sector led with over 1,800 apprehensions in the last 24 hours, followed by San Diego with over 1,200. The Rio Grande Valley, where the visits took place, saw fewer apprehensions, with Del Rio barely over 300.
During his visit, President Biden was asked about the responsibility for the death of Lakin Riley, a UGA student allegedly slain by a Venezuelan migrant in the country illegally. The incident highlights the complex and tragic consequences of the ongoing migrant crisis at the border.
