Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance recently expressed his disapproval of a bipartisan border deal earlier this year, labeling it as a 'bad bill' that would have worsened border policy. Vance, an Ohio senator, stated that he would not have supported the bill even if directed by former President Donald Trump, echoing the sentiments of many of his Republican colleagues.
The bipartisan border deal in question was blocked by Senate Republicans in February, along with a foreign aid package. This move was seen as a significant rejection by Senate Republicans of a deal that aimed to implement stricter border measures and had been partially crafted by a Republican member.
One of the key points of contention was the inclusion of border security measures in the bill, a demand made by Republicans. However, the deal was ultimately rejected following pressure from former President Trump, who criticized it as insufficiently robust. Despite the opposition, the deal would have represented a substantial shift in immigration law, granting the president extensive authority to curb illegal migrant crossings at the southern border.
