Biden Says 'Massive Changes' Needed to Secure Southern Border
Summary from the AllSides News Team
President Biden said he was ready to make “massive changes” to U.S. border policy and challenged Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to work with him.
Key Quotes: When asked if the border was secure, he said, "No, it's not. I haven't believed it for the last 10 years, and I've said it for the last 10 years. Give me the money." He also said, "I believe we need significant policy changes… Now the question is for the speaker and House Republicans. Are they ready to act as well? They have to choose if they want to solve a problem or keep weaponizing me to score political points… I'm ready to solve the problem. I really am. Massive changes. And I mean it sincerely."
For Context: Biden met with congressional leaders earlier in the week to discuss an immigration deal that would also involve aid for Ukraine and Israel. He spoke with Johnson last week, who purportedly “strongly encouraged the President to use his executive authority to secure the southern border.”
How The Media Covered It: The New York Post (Lean Right bias) highlighted that Biden contradicted Department of Homeland Security head Alejandro Mayorkas’ Tuesday remarks, in which he said the border was “secure.” It also included context on the current policy for unauthorized migrants. CNBC (Center bias) included details on Biden’s meeting with Johnson, and mentioned the $106 billion spending bill proposed by the White House in October that included Ukraine and Israel aid as well as border funding, which House Republicans voted down.
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