Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed the issue of border security and the Biden administration's actions in a sit-down interview. When questioned about the timing of implementing asylum instructions, Harris shifted the focus to former President Donald Trump's role in derailing a bipartisan border bill earlier this year.
Harris highlighted the collaborative efforts that went into crafting the bipartisan bill, which aimed to enhance border security. She expressed support for the bill and attributed its failure to Trump's political motivations. According to Harris, Trump intervened to prevent the bill from moving forward, believing it would not benefit him politically.
The bipartisan border deal, which had the backing of conservative members of Congress, including Sen. James Lankford, faced opposition from Senate Republicans under pressure from Trump. Despite initial support, the bill failed to advance in the Senate due to GOP resistance and a loss of Democratic backing.
Looking ahead, Harris affirmed her commitment to reintroducing the legislation and ensuring its passage. She emphasized her determination to see the bill reach her desk for signing, underscoring the importance of securing the border through bipartisan cooperation.
