Former ICE Director Questions Harris on Border Policy Delays

On a recent episode of "NewsNation Now," John Sandweg, the former acting ICE Director under President Obama, discussed the Biden-Harris administration's recent changes to border policies. He noted that the administration made a significant shift this year by endorsing new legislation aimed at addressing immigration issues, which has caused some discontent among progressive groups. Sandweg emphasized that Vice President Kamala Harris must address why the administration delayed action on border reform for so long, despite her previous arguments blaming former President Trump for the lack of bipartisan support. Sandweg pointed out that the administration's actions have led to a notable decrease in border crossings, with numbers dropping significantly from 250,000 to the mid-50,000s over the past five months. This decline in immigration numbers has somewhat alleviated the pressure on Harris as she navigates the political landscape leading up to the election. He acknowledged that while immigration remains a critical issue, the reduced numbers may lessen its urgency in voters' minds. Additionally, Sandweg highlighted the effectiveness of the administration's efforts to engage Mexico in enforcing border security, which he believes has been a key factor in the recent improvements. He argued that there are important discussions to be had regarding the timing of the administration's endorsement of bipartisan legislation and the implications of their previous inaction. Overall, the conversation reflects ongoing scrutiny of the Biden-Harris administration's border policies and the challenges they face in addressing immigration reform while maintaining support from various political factions.