John Thune Criticizes Biden Administration's Border Policies, Highlights Republican Successes

Border Crisis Under Biden Administration

• ⚠️ The southern border was in a state of chaos under the Biden administration, with hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants arriving monthly.
• 📌 The administration is criticized for its "catch and release" approach and abuse of asylum and parole.
• 🔍 Recent reporting, including from The New York Times, suggests the Biden administration rebuffed recommendations that could have addressed the border crisis.

Republican Actions and Border Security

• 🚀 Upon taking office, Republicans moved to restore order at the southern border, leading to a record low number of encounters.
• ✅ In November, fewer than 250 people per day were apprehended, a significant drop from the Biden administration's average of over 5,000.
• 🚫 For seven consecutive months, zero illegal immigrants apprehended were released into the United States.

Legislative Investments in Border Security

• 💰 A bill passed in July represents a generational investment in resources for border security, including funding for the border wall, new technology, additional agents, and expanded detention capacity.
• 🤝 Over 1,000 state and local law enforcement agencies have partnered with the federal government through the 287G program to enforce immigration laws.
• 📈 These investments are being implemented to improve law enforcement's ability to apprehend illegal immigrants and smugglers.