Staff Reports
The commentary from former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson regarding the current Vice President is the kind of insight that any self-respecting conservative can appreciate. Johnson makes it clear—she’s certainly not the “border czar.” Instead, he suggests she’s landed herself in a role reminiscent of Joe Biden’s gig during the Obama years—focusing on playing diplomat with Central American countries while the actual border situation crumbles. One has to wonder if this is a promotion or a convenient distraction from the crisis her administration is failing to address.
It seems that the Biden administration is more interested in conversation than actual actions that would secure the border. While migrants are crossing at record numbers, the Vice President appears to prefer chatting up leaders in Honduras and El Salvador rather than enforcing American sovereignty. This begs the age-old question: when did talking about problems replace fixing them? For years, conservatives have warned that the focus on diplomatic discussions over tangible border security results in a sieve-like southern border.
Dems gaslighting on Kamala’s ‘border czar’ role won’t save her https://t.co/CRyZVXmSaq pic.twitter.com/0uR7Dwf1HO
— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) July 24, 2024
The irony here is rich. One of the left’s go-to tactics is to throw any and all responsibility onto subordinates who are busy trying to make things look shiny from the outside inside the Beltway. Johnson’s assessment surely shines a spotlight on how the current administration avoids addressing the real chaos brewing at the border. Instead of tensions being resolved or risk factors being mitigated on the ground, it feels as if they’ve chosen to prioritize public relations over public safety.
Meanwhile, the hysteria surrounding the borders sits on the backburner while officials engage in what can only be described as a series of ineffective conversations. It’s almost as if they think the mere act of talking to Central American leaders will magically decrease the amount of migrants arriving at the southern border. Spoiler alert: it won’t. Yet, it makes perfect sense for Biden’s team—after all, who needs to worry about actual solutions when they can just wrap themselves in diplomatic niceties?
Ultimately, Jeh Johnson’s comments highlight the clear disconnect between the administration’s diplomatic ambitions and the urgent needs of American citizens facing an ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border. The refusal to acknowledge the problem with the seriousness it deserves makes conservatives wonder if anyone in this administration has even taken a basic civics course. As the chaos unfolds, Johnson’s words serve as a reminder that while the vice president may be playing “diplomatic role,” the actual border czar duties might as well be up for grabs.
