Austin News

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has criticized President Biden for his handling of the border crisis. Cornyn accused Biden of refusing to take accountability for the crisis and called out members of his Cabinet for falsely claiming that the border was secure.

In a speech on the Senate floor, Cornyn highlighted a key statement made by President Biden during a press conference. When asked if the border was secure, Biden responded, "No, it's not." Cornyn expressed his shock at this admission, noting that it contradicted the repeated claims made by the Biden administration that the border was indeed secure.

Cornyn emphasized the significance of Biden's statement, saying, "President Biden not only admitted that the border is not secure, but he went on to say he believes it hasn't been secure for the last ten years." This admission, according to Cornyn, undermined the credibility of the administration's previous assurances to the American people regarding border security.

Furthermore, Cornyn criticized Biden for denying that his own policies had contributed to the crisis. "He was asked whether his own policies had enabled that, and he said, 'No,'" Cornyn stated. He described the administration's refusal to take responsibility for the crisis as "pathetic."

Cornyn also highlighted the political implications of the border crisis for the Biden administration. He pointed out that President Biden will be on the ballot in 2024 and acknowledged that the border crisis could be a significant problem for him and his party. Cornyn asserted that the American people had never truly believed the administration's claims that the border was secure.

The border crisis continues to be a contentious issue, with Republicans like Cornyn holding the administration accountable for its handling of the situation. As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will address the concerns surrounding border security.