Mr. Biden has excoriated Republicans for abandoning the bipartisan border deal after Mr. Trump came out in opposition to the plan to tighten asylum restrictions and create daily limits on border crossings. Mr. Trump, meanwhile, has dialed up his anti-immigrant rhetoric. Mr. Trump's campaign press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said Mr. Biden was chasing Mr. Trump and is responsible for the “worst immigration crisis in history.” The White House announcement came after Mr. Trump’s planned trip had been reported. Biden considers executive actionsWhile he continues to criticize Republicans for legislative inaction, Biden is considering executive actions to help discourage migrants from coming to the U.S. Mr. Biden, meanwhile, visited the border only once, and he did not come into contact with any migrants.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2024 05:33 UTC