Editorial: Politics, NOT security, is why Trump and his backers cry border crisis
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 -- The truth is out about confronting the "crisis" on our nation's borders. Dealing with the problem, supporting solutions and taking action aren't nearly as important as partisan campaign jawboning about "broken" borders and manufacturing ways to keep some voters aggravated.
Posted — UpdatedThe truth is out about confronting the “crisis” on our nation’s borders – particularly between the United States and Mexico.
Dealing with the problem, supporting solutions and taking action aren’t nearly as important as partisan campaign jawboning about “broken” borders and manufacturing ways to keep some voters aggravated.
That is what is driving the issue, particularly for former President Donald Trump and his followers in Congress, who refuse to back a Republican-led bipartisan package to close the border, crack down on migration and address illegal narcotics trafficking.
Key conservative Republicans, including North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. Patrick McHenry, see adoption of the package as an important opportunity.
For months Republicans refused to vote for aid to Ukraine in its defense against the Russian invasion until changes were made in border policy. In the process they played politics rather than support a nation struggling for freedom.
National security, securing the border, supporting freedom-fighters abroad takes a back seat to Donald Trump’s desire to manufacture a campaign issue. It’s about Trump’s fear -- a deal might be perceived as a win for President Joe Biden.
Without the deal, freedom in Ukraine will remain in jeopardy and the lives of the people there in increasing danger in an escalating war. Without a deal the president – be it Joe Biden now or someone else in the future – is without the powers to address the problems on the border.
“Securing the border through these negotiations is a win for America. For everyone who is demanding tougher border control, this is the way to do it. If you’re serious about the border crisis, pass a bipartisan bill and I will sign it.”
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