Kamala Harris Oversaw Over 10 Million Illegal Border Crossings

Vice President Kamala Harris has been at the forefront of the Biden administration's efforts to address illegal immigration, overseeing over ten million known border crossings since taking office. Data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) indicates that the monthly encounters of illegal immigrants have consistently surpassed the highest figures recorded during the Trump administration. In July 2024 alone, there were 104,116 encounters, including over 6,300 unaccompanied alien children, highlighting the ongoing challenges at the southern border. The Republican National Committee (RNC) has pointed to these statistics to criticize Harris's leadership, noting that the total of 10.1 million illegal immigrants includes 8.2 million encounters and more than 1.9 million "gotaways" who evaded capture. The current rate of approximately 3,350 daily encounters significantly exceeds the threshold set by former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, who deemed over 1,000 daily encounters as overwhelming for the system. Public sentiment appears to be shifting, with a recent CBS News/YouGov poll indicating strong support among U.S. voters for a national deportation program. Former President Donald Trump has pledged to secure the border and complete wall construction, framing immigration as a critical issue for his potential return to office. In battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, immigration remains a top concern for voters, with 13 percent identifying it as their most important issue. A New York Times poll reveals that 51 percent of respondents trust Trump more than Harris to handle immigration effectively, underscoring the political stakes surrounding this contentious topic.