Staff Reports
The Biden administration’s handling of unaccompanied minors at the southern border has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about its competence and priorities. According to an Inspector General report, more than 320,000 migrant children have been released into the U.S. since Biden took office, with over 31,000 of them unaccounted for—numbers that have fueled concerns about exploitation, trafficking, and abuse. Critics argue that these figures represent a failure of leadership and a disregard for the safety of vulnerable children, as the administration’s policies have seemingly prioritized optics over effective oversight.
Under Biden’s tenure, efforts to expedite the release of minors to sponsors have led to glaring lapses in vetting and follow-up procedures. Reports indicate that many sponsors were inadequately screened, with some possessing criminal records or ties to trafficking networks. This rushed approach has endangered countless children, leaving them at risk of forced labor or sexual exploitation. Senator Chuck Grassley has been vocal in his condemnation, calling for immediate accountability and stronger safeguards to prevent such tragedies. Grassley’s remarks highlight a stark contrast between Biden’s policies and those of the Trump administration, which emphasized stricter vetting and enforcement.
The media’s silence on this crisis is equally troubling. During Trump’s presidency, even minor lapses in border policy were met with relentless scrutiny and calls for reform. Yet under Biden, the disappearance of thousands of children has been met with muted coverage, raising concerns about selective outrage and biased reporting. If these failures had occurred under Trump, there would likely have been widespread demands for impeachment and investigations. The lack of equal accountability undermines public trust in both government institutions and the press.
Biden’s immigration policies have also emboldened cartels and traffickers by creating incentives for unaccompanied minors to cross the border illegally. By signaling that children will be released into the U.S., often without proper oversight, the administration has inadvertently fueled a humanitarian crisis. This approach not only endangers children but also weakens national security by allowing unchecked migration. Critics argue that prioritizing compassion over enforcement has led to chaos at the border—a stark departure from Trump’s focus on law and order.
As this scandal unfolds, it serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of misguided immigration policies. Protecting vulnerable children should be a bipartisan priority, yet the Biden administration’s failures demonstrate a troubling lack of urgency. The American people deserve accountability—not just from their leaders but also from a media landscape that has turned a blind eye to this crisis. For those who value justice and safety, this situation is nothing short of a national disgrace.
