Staff Reports
In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News, House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized President Joe Biden’s recent speech in which he blamed former President Donald Trump and “MAGA Republicans” for the ongoing border crisis. Johnson described the speech as “offensive” and stated that no one is buying Biden’s attempt to shift blame. He argued that the situation at the border changed dramatically when Biden took office and that the American people understand this. Johnson also pointed out that polls show only 18 percent of Americans approve of the administration’s handling of the border.
Exclusive — Speaker Mike Johnson: Biden Speech Blaming Trump, ‘MAGA Republicans’ for Border Was ‘Offensive’ https://t.co/Nt4meMVIyY
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Johnson emphasized that it is time for Biden to take ownership of the crisis and address it directly. He dismissed the idea that Republicans are to blame, calling it “laughable.” Johnson noted that Biden has the executive authority to fix the situation but refuses to act. He stated that it is Biden’s burden and responsibility to protect the country, and he is failing to do so.
According to Johnson, Biden and his administration intentionally undermined border security from day one. He cited a list of executive actions that Biden took to open up the border, including stopping construction of the border wall, banning deportations, and rolling back Trump’s immigration policies. Johnson argued that the crisis at the border was created by design and there is no other way to see it.
Johnson believes that the upcoming 2024 presidential election will be a referendum on border security and national security as a whole. He stated that a vote for Biden is a vote for open borders and a weak projection of strength on the world stage. Johnson vowed to continue fighting to hold the administration accountable, including through impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom he called the worst cabinet secretary in American history.
Overall, Johnson’s interview highlights the ongoing frustration among Republicans with Biden’s approach to the border crisis and his attempt to shift blame onto the previous administration. Johnson argues that it is time for Biden to take responsibility and address the situation effectively.
