Rep. Phillips Critiques Biden and Harris on Border Policy Timing

On a recent episode of Newsmax TV's 'The Record,' Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) expressed his disappointment regarding the timing of President Biden and Vice President Harris's focus on border issues. He emphasized that many within his party had hoped for a more proactive approach to border security long before the current crisis. Phillips acknowledged the importance of learning from the situation and urged that any visit to the border should lead to actionable policy changes. He pointed out that both political parties now recognize the border situation as a crisis, highlighting the president's fundamental duty to ensure national security through effective border management. Furthermore, he criticized former President Trump for undermining a potential border solution that was available to Congress, suggesting that political maneuvering delayed necessary action. Phillips concluded that both Biden and Trump had made significant missteps regarding border policy, which need to be addressed moving forward.