Staff Reports
In a surprising twist of events, President Joe Biden, who had criticized former President Donald Trump's border wall during the 2020 presidential campaign, has now succumbed to the pressure stemming from the ongoing migrant crisis and initiated the construction of his own barrier. This abrupt change of stance has caught many off guard, suggesting that Biden has come to recognize the importance of border security.
According to a report from USA Today, 26 federal laws, some related to environmental protection, are being bypassed to expedite the wall's construction, underscoring the urgency of the situation and the necessity for immediate action. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has underscored the vital need for physical barriers and roads to prevent unlawful entry into the United States.
Interestingly, the funds allocated for this wall were originally designated during Trump's tenure in office. This not only underscores the efficacy of Trump's policies but also underscores Biden's flip-flopping on the issue. Evidently, Biden is willing to backtrack on his commitments to address the escalating border crisis.
Critics, including the conservative comedy duo The Hodge Twins, have accused the Biden administration of hypocrisy, highlighting the left's previous allegations of racism and fascism against the Trump administration for wanting a border wall, whereas now the Biden administration is pursuing a similar course. This inconsistency reveals the double standards within the left when it comes to immigration policies.
Even Vice President Kamala Harris, who once labeled the border wall a "medieval vanity project," appears to have conveniently shifted her stance. During her 2019 run for the Democratic Party's nomination, Harris contended that the wall did not contribute to the safety of the American people. Both Biden and Harris appear willing to make expedient statements to secure electoral victories, and their current actions carry more weight than their words.
In summary, President Biden's decision to construct a barrier along the southern border is a clear acknowledgment of the severity of the migrant crisis. It also underscores how politicians like Biden and Harris are willing to abandon their principles when confronted with the practicalities of governance. It is imperative to hold our elected officials accountable and remind them of their promises, even when they conveniently forget them. The American people deserve consistent and principled leadership rather than empty campaign rhetoric.
