Cruz Criticizes Harris Over Border Security and Political Motives

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has launched a scathing critique of Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of perceiving illegal immigrants as potential "future Democrat votes" while failing to take effective action to secure the southern border. During an appearance on Fox News’s The Faulkner Focus, Cruz asserted that Harris is "directly responsible" for what he termed an "invasion" at the border, highlighting her limited engagement with the issue, having visited the border only once in her four years as vice president. Cruz pointed out that Harris's solitary visit to El Paso was orchestrated to present a sanitized view of the situation, as the area was cleared of illegal immigrants for her visit. He criticized her for not visiting more affected areas, such as the Rio Grande Valley and Del Rio, suggesting that her priorities lie elsewhere, particularly in opposing school choice. He emphasized that educational freedom is a critical civil rights issue of the 21st century, arguing that the administration prioritizes the interests of teachers' unions over the needs of children. As Cruz prepares for his reelection campaign against Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred, he anticipates that Allred will attempt to distance himself from Harris. In a provocative move, Cruz proposed a joint campaign rally for Allred and Harris in the Rio Grande Valley, aimed at highlighting Harris's border policies. This proposal is part of a broader messaging strategy as the election cycle heats up, with a recent bill gaining bipartisan support, including six Democrats joining Republicans.