Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit the US-Mexico border on Friday as part of her trip to Arizona. The purpose of her visit is to address concerns regarding border security and immigration policies. A campaign aide has revealed that Harris plans to criticize former President Donald Trump for derailing a bipartisan border deal and highlight her experience as California's attorney general.
The decision to visit the border comes amidst polling data showing Trump holding an advantage over Harris on border-related issues. Despite efforts by the Harris campaign to showcase endorsements from border town mayors and emphasize a decrease in border crossings under the Biden-Harris administration, public opinion still favors Trump's approach to handling immigration.
Harris has previously visited the border during her tenure as vice president and has drawn attention to her past work as a senator from a border state and as an attorney general. The campaign aims to address criticisms from the GOP regarding Harris' perceived lack of border visits and to demonstrate a commitment to strengthening border security.
The bipartisan border bill, which featured stringent border measures, has been highlighted by the campaign as evidence of the administration's efforts to address border challenges. However, the gap in public perception between Harris and Trump on immigration issues remains a concern for the campaign.
Despite the challenges, Harris sees the upcoming border visit as an opportunity to engage with border communities, reinforce the administration's commitment to border security, and counter GOP attacks. The visit is expected to be a pivotal moment in Harris' efforts to bridge the gap in public opinion and present a strong stance on border policies.
