President Joe Biden's handling of the border and unlawful immigration has been widely criticized, not only by the Republican party but also by moderate Democrats and border security experts. While his policies did not necessarily open up the borders, unprecedented levels of migrant encounters were recorded during his presidency, resulting in a key weakness for the Democratic in the 2024 election.
The Latin Times consulted border security expert Dr. Victor Manjarrez Jr. to evaluate President Biden's overall performance on border security. Dr. Manjarrez, a former CBP chief with over 20 years of experience at the Department of Homeland Security, acknowledged several "great initiatives" by the Biden administration, including investments in border technology and an emphasis on improving immigration services. However, he criticized the administration's failure to address the asylum process, which he identified as the root cause of the border crisis.
