White House National Security Communications Adviser responds to claims that President Biden never spoke with former Border Patrol Chief by stating that Biden is engaged with DHS and Border Patrol, and visited the border for the second time last week.
Key Points
President Biden visited Brownsville last week
Biden has a close relationship with Secretary Mayorkas and DHS
Senate passed a bipartisan bill on border security and immigration policy
Pros
President Biden is actively engaged with DHS and Border Patrol
Biden visited the border for the second time last week
President willing to negotiate and compromise on border security and immigration policy
Cons
Former Border Patrol Chief claims he never spoke with President Biden or Vice President Harris during his tenure