Austin News

DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) criticized the Biden administration's border policies, calling them a "disaster" during an appearance on Fox & Friends this morning. Sen. Cruz expressed doubt about the administration's commitment to addressing the border crisis, stating, "I don't believe a word of it. I think [the Democrats] are trying to pretend they give a damn."

Sen. Cruz pointed to the impact of illegal immigration on blue states like New York and emphasized the devastating consequences for Texas and other border states. He cited New York City Mayor Eric Adams' acknowledgment that illegal immigration is destroying the city and highlighted the challenges posed by the influx of over 7.6 million illegal immigrants to Texas.

Regarding President Biden's intentions, Sen. Cruz stated, "I do not believe for a minute Joe Biden wants to fix it. I think this is all window dressing to pretend he cares. His objective is he wants even more illegal immigrants."

When asked about the end goal of the Biden administration's immigration policies, Sen. Cruz highlighted two factors. Firstly, he mentioned the influence of radical elements within the Democratic Party that advocate for open borders. Secondly, Sen. Cruz criticized what he sees as a cynical strategy by certain Democrat politicians who view illegal immigrants as potential future Democrat voters and prioritize political gains over addressing the crisis.

The conversation also touched on recent reports that air marshals, whose role is to prevent terrorism on flights, are being reassigned to the border. Sen. Cruz expressed concern about the implications of this decision, stressing the potential vulnerability to terrorist threats.

Furthermore, Sen. Cruz criticized the approach of the Biden administration in dealing with the border crisis, stating that they prioritize processing rather than law enforcement. He stated, "Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, he is not trying to stop this. He doesn't want to stop this. He views his job is to speed up illegal immigration."

Sen. Cruz concluded by asserting that the Biden administration's policies have turned every city in America into a border city, with President Biden being the "last mile of the human trafficking network."

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