Biden and Trump visit U.S.-Mexico border in Texas
President Biden and former President Trump are both expected to visit the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on the same day. Biden will travel to Brownsville to meet with officials and talk about the importance of passing the Senate's bipartisan border security agreement. Trump will deliver remarks in Eagle Pass, where there has been an ongoing conflict between Texas Gov. Abbott and the Biden administration.
Key Points
- Biden to meet with Border Patrol agents and local leaders in Brownsville
- Trump to deliver remarks in Eagle Pass amid conflict with Texas Gov. Abbott
- 7.3 million migrants known to have illegally crossed the southwest border under Biden
- Texas National Guard troops blocking federal agents from entering Shelby Park in Eagle Pass
Pros
- Highlighting the importance of border security
- Addressing the ongoing conflict at the border
Cons
- High number of illegal crossings reported since Biden took office
- Political tensions between Texas Gov. Abbott and the Biden administration