Staff Reports
The former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has launched a scathing attack on President Biden’s border policies in a new advertisement titled “Burning Down.” The 30-second ad slams Biden for his handling of the crisis at the southern border, accusing the president of creating a “violent threat” with his open border policies.
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The ad points to reports claiming that a staggering 12,000 migrants are crossing the border each day, and even goes as far as suggesting that Hamas militants might exploit the situation to enter the United States. The advertisement features footage of migrants pouring into the country and a dramatic explosion, painting a picture of chaos and danger.
“Biden’s open border has opened the floodgates to record numbers, including terrorists, fentanyl traffickers, and raises the possibility of a Hamas attack,” the ad declares, blaming the president for jeopardizing national security.
The Trump campaign emphasizes the former president’s promise to secure the border and construct a wall, portraying him as the only savior from the purported border crisis. The narrator vows that President Trump will “do it again by building even more wall and stopping people from terrorist countries from ever entering.”
This advertisement echoes the ongoing Republican criticism of President Biden’s immigration policies, accusing him of failing to protect the country from potential threats. It serves as a reminder of Trump’s commitment to fortifying the border and attempts to contrast the current administration’s approach to immigration with that of the former president.
The promise of building a border wall has been a cornerstone of Trump’s political platform, and this ad reiterates his commitment to fulfilling that promise. It also reinforces the narrative that the border remains vulnerable under the current administration’s leadership.
Furthermore, the ad underscores the lack of progress on border security funding, as Congress departed for the holidays without addressing critical issues such as southern border funding. Republicans argue that insufficient measures to bolster border security are present in the proposed foreign aid package, further fueling the perception that the Biden administration is neglecting this crucial aspect of national security.
The ad seeks to portray President Biden as the architect of a dangerous and out-of-control border situation, contrasting this with the vision of a secure and impenetrable border promised by former President Donald Trump. It reflects the conservative viewpoint that Biden’s immigration policies pose a threat to national security, reinforcing the beliefs of Trump supporters and conservative voters.
