Staff Reports
JD Vance’s recent visit to the Southern Border made headlines for all the right reasons, casting a glaring spotlight on Kamala Harris’s failures as the so-called border czar. The Republican vice presidential nominee didn’t just pay a visit; he delivered a withering critique that made it clear where the blame lies for the ongoing chaos at the border. To say that Vance’s remarks were pointed would be an understatement, as he unflinchingly laid the responsibility for the current border crisis directly at the feet of both Harris and President Biden.
Vance began by reminding everyone of Harris’s hollow promises upon taking office, promising secure borders while simultaneously opening the floodgates. The Biden administration’s decisions on Day One included halting deportations and abandoning border wall construction. Vance stood before the half-finished wall, a stark symbol of Democratic negligence, and lamented how this infrastructure project remained untouched due to Harris’s incompetence. It was a not-so-subtle jab at the empty rhetoric that has characterized the Democrats’ approach to border security.
WATCH: Senator @JDVance TORCHES Border Czar Kamala Harris 🔥
"They stopped deportations on Day One. They stopped construction of the border wall on Day One…They reinstated catch-and-release and they stopped Remain-in-Mexico…these policies cause real human beings to suffer." pic.twitter.com/gwc2aljHXJ
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) August 1, 2024
The rhetoric didn’t stop there. Vance tackled the serious issue of the fentanyl crisis, emphasizing how Harris’s policies directly endanger American lives. By dismantling crucial policies like Remain-in-Mexico, the administration has effectively made it easier for dangerous substances to flow across the border. Vance’s statistics paint a grim picture: families torn apart and lives ruined because of the drug epidemic fueled by the very policies Harris champions. The truth hits hard – countless parents are left grieving, never to see their children thrive or walk down the aisle due to this crisis.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s assertion that Harris is the “architect of Biden’s failures” resonates deeply with anyone watching the border situation unfold. As the self-appointed gatekeeper of border policy, Harris has repeatedly insisted, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, that the border is secure. This disconnect from reality is nothing short of astounding, signaling an administration that thinks denying the problem somehow makes it disappear. The American people see right through this facade, and Vance made sure to point it out.
Further emphasizing the absurdity of her claims, Vance mocked the notion of border security espoused by Harris and her allies. Their inability to confront the crisis head-on is a defining feature of the Democratic Party today. They base their narrative on a foundation of deceit and misdirection, and Vance’s speech served to obliterate that illusion. The Democrats may wish for a world where problems vanish through denial, but conservatives know better.
Vance’s visit was more than just a critique; it was a rallying call for those fed up with an administration that prioritizes political correctness over public safety. The Southern Border is more than just a line on a map; it represents a frontline struggle that impacts every American. With figures like Vance stepping up to the plate, there’s hope that the narrative can shift back towards accountability and common sense, moving beyond the chaos that Harris and Biden have ushered in.
