Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, has been floated as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, who has faced criticism for her handling of the border crisis. Kelly, while broadly supportive of the Biden administration, has shown a willingness to push back on certain policies and has called for increased resources and stronger measures to address the border situation. Some political observers believe Kelly’s moderate stance and border state experience could be beneficial to Harris’s campaign.
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Rep. Val Hoyle, a Democrat from Oregon, declined to answer questions about Vice President Kamala Harris’ record at the southern border, instead blaming former President Trump for the current state of the border. Hoyle’s comments come as Democrats distance themselves from Harris, who is considered a likely contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2024.
Fox News hosts, including Sean Hannity, Hugh Hewitt, and Greg Gutfeld, voiced strong criticisms of Vice President Kamala Harris’ policies and her handling of the border crisis. They also highlighted issues related to the upcoming election and the media’s portrayal of Harris.
Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg defended Vice President Kamala Harris’ role in handling immigration, arguing that she was tasked with diplomatic efforts in Central America and that President Biden’s attempts at comprehensive immigration reform were thwarted by former President Trump. Buttigieg and Fox News’ Shannon Bream engaged in a heated exchange, with Buttigieg pushing back against criticism of Harris’ handling of the border.
This timeline examines Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in addressing the ongoing migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border, tracing her actions, statements, and criticisms from her initial assignment as ‘border czar’ in 2021 to her current position as presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee for president. The article details her focus on addressing the root causes of migration, her responses to accusations of inaction, and the evolving challenges the Biden administration faces in managing the crisis.
The House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning Vice President Kamala Harris’ handling of the U.S. southern border, with six Democrats joining all Republicans in voting for the measure. The resolution, the first targeting Harris since she became Democrats’ presumptive 2024 nominee, comes as Republicans intensify their attacks on Harris’ record as ‘border czar.’ Democrats countered that the resolution is politically motivated and an attempt to interfere in the 2024 election.
A House Republican lawmaker is filing articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of mishandling the border crisis and failing to uphold US immigration law. The articles also allege Harris misled the public about President Biden’s cognitive health. This comes as the Trump campaign shifts focus to challenging Harris in the upcoming presidential election.
Former President Trump has pledged multiple visits to the US-Mexico border, aiming to make the ongoing migrant crisis a key issue in his re-election campaign. He criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, dubbed the ‘border czar’ by Republicans, for her handling of the crisis. Trump promised to reverse Biden administration policies and seal the border on day one if elected.
The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that it is shielding an additional 300,000 Haitian nationals from deportation and offering them work permits, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti. This move comes as the Biden administration faces increasing pressure over the border crisis and Republicans continue to criticize its handling of the situation.
The House of Representatives voted to block Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ salary, an amendment introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs. This move comes amidst ongoing Republican criticism of Mayorkas and the ongoing border crisis. The amendment passed with just one Republican dissenting, while another amendment to reduce Mayorkas’ salary to zero failed. The DHS appropriations bill also includes funding for border wall completion and restrictions on abortion and transgender care for non-citizens in ICE custody.