During a recent interview, Senator Ron Johnson addressed the failed border bill and the attempt to blame former President Donald Trump for its demise. Johnson refuted the claim that Trump lobbied against the bill, stating that no Republican Senator was influenced by the former president. He emphasized that the bill was inherently flawed and lacked the necessary provisions to effectively address border security.
According to Johnson, the bill not only failed to enhance the authority of the president to secure the border but also undermined existing measures put in place by the previous administration. He argued that rather than seeking comprehensive immigration reform, Republicans were focused on providing President Biden with the tools needed to enforce border security effectively.
Johnson criticized the bill for its inadequacy in holding the current administration accountable for its border policies. He highlighted the need for an enforcement mechanism to compel President Biden to utilize the authority at his disposal to address the border crisis.
The senator asserted that President Biden had the power to close the border immediately if desired but had chosen not to exercise that authority. Johnson's remarks underscored the Republican stance on border security and their commitment to ensuring that the administration takes decisive action to address the ongoing challenges at the border.
