Border Security Failures Under Biden

• 🚨 Brandon Judd, President of the National Border Patrol Council, describes the border situation as "night and day" worse under Biden compared to Trump, with cartels now dictating operations.
• 🔑 The "Catch and Release" policy, which releases illegal immigrants into the U.S. pending court dates, is identified as the primary magnet drawing people to the border.
• 📈 Under Trump, the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) sent asylum seekers back to Mexico, drastically reducing illegal immigration.
• 💸 Cartels generate an estimated $400 million per month from human smuggling alone, not including drug trafficking.
• 🌍 The border crisis is now a worldwide problem, with apprehensions from 151 different countries, not just Mexico and Central America.

Policy and Political Hypocrisy

• ⚠️ Judd criticizes Dr. Fauci for downplaying the health risks of illegal immigration while advocating for strict COVID-19 measures domestically.
• 🚫 The Biden administration has failed to implement court orders, such as the Migrant Protection Protocols, despite court rulings.
• 🗣️ Mixed messaging from the Biden administration, including DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas's statements, signals to migrants that the border is open.
• 📉 President Biden's approval ratings on handling the border are disastrously low (23% approval, 67% disapproval), impacting his overall standing.

Media and Ethical Concerns

• 📰 Eliana Johnson and Chris Stirewalt discuss the media's role and the ethical quagmire surrounding Hunter Biden's artwork sales.
• ⚖️ The White House's promise of a "blind sale" for Hunter Biden's art has been undermined, with potential buyers and even nominees attending gallery events.
• 🧐 The media's coverage of the Del Rio border patrol incident is criticized as a distraction from the administration's failures, with accusations of bias against border agents.
• 🎤 Grisham's post-White House tell-all is viewed as unseemly, contrasting with those who leave with dignity, like James Mattis.
• 📺 The media industry, particularly cable news, is seen as devolving into clickbait and outrage, with a lack of focus on delivering factual news.

The Path Forward

• 🤝 Mexico must be forced to act as a true border security partner, a strategy employed effectively under President Trump.
• 🔒 Illegal immigrants must be held in custody pending asylum or deportation proceedings to eliminate the "Catch and Release" magnet.
• 💰 Targeting cartel profits is crucial for securing the border and protecting citizens from drugs and trafficking.
• 🗳️ The upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election is seen as a bellwether for the midterms, with potential implications for the Democratic party.