Staff Reports
In a fiery clash on CNBC, host Joe Kernan went head-to-head with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over the chaotic state of the U.S. border under President Biden’s watch. Kernan didn’t hold back in calling out Buttigieg on the crisis brewing at the southern border, a mess that many blame on the Biden administration’s soft border policies.
The tension heated up as Kernan grilled Buttigieg on the administration’s border strategies, highlighting a major bone of contention between those who support Biden’s agenda and those who believe it’s causing mayhem at the border. Kernan didn’t mince words when he pointed out how Biden scrapped the effective border measures put in place by President Trump, leading to a flood of illegal crossings.
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Kernan’s frustration peaked as he contrasted the current surge in border crossings under Biden with the orderly control during the Trump era, leaving Buttigieg squirming in his seat. The CNBC host didn’t buy Buttigieg’s deflections, labeling them as “sputtering fake news,” a sentiment echoed by many conservative critics who see through the administration’s attempts to spin the border crisis.
Critics like Kernan argue that Biden’s decisions are to blame for the spike in illegal entries, as reflected in the rising numbers at the southern border in February. Despite a slight dip in January, unauthorized crossings shot up again last month, with Border Patrol figures revealing over 140,000 apprehensions—a worrying trend that shows no signs of slowing down.
The Biden administration’s lenient approach to border enforcement, including its reliance on a government app to process migrant entries, has only emboldened illegal crossings. By dismantling Trump’s firm border policies, Biden has created a magnet for migrants, turning the southern border into a free-for-all.
Biden’s recent border visit only added to the confusion and chaos surrounding his administration’s handling of the crisis. From his awkward stroll along a deserted border area to his puzzling appearance at a local airport, the President’s visit did little to quell concerns about his ability to tackle the border mess effectively.
In the face of mounting challenges at the southern border, Biden’s lackluster response and apparent lack of control over the situation have raised serious doubts about his leadership. It’s high time for the administration to own up to its border blunders and take decisive action to secure the nation’s borders—a task that requires more than just photo ops and empty promises.
