Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has voiced strong criticism of President Joe Biden’s handling of the border crisis, contrasting it with former President Donald Trump’s policies.
Romney’s Critique on Biden’s Border Management
In an interview with Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC, Senator Romney expressed his dissatisfaction with President Biden’s approach to the border situation. He emphasized that Biden has been in office for three and a half years without addressing the crisis effectively. According to Romney, Trump demonstrated strength in managing border security, which he believes Biden has failed to replicate.
Comparison of Trump and Biden’s Border Policies
Romney highlighted the differences between Trump and Biden’s border policies, suggesting that Trump’s firm stance was crucial in his 2016 election victory and could be a deciding factor in future elections. He criticized Biden for not taking immediate action to control the situation, arguing that this negligence has exacerbated the issue.
Impact of Border Policies on Illegal Immigration
The senator pointed out that illegal immigration was less of a concern during Trump’s administration, despite some of Trump’s policies being perceived as harsh. Romney argued that the current administration is seeing a significantly higher number of illegal immigrants compared to Trump’s tenure.
Romney’s Proposed Solutions
Romney suggested that Biden should have taken more drastic measures to address the border crisis, even if such actions risked being challenged in court. He believes this would have pressured Congress into taking necessary steps. Instead, according to Romney, Biden’s inaction has left American citizens demanding change.
WATCH:
Mitt Romney: The border “was not a problem when President Trump was president.”
“He did a lot of things that sounded pretty ugly, but we didn’t have anywhere NEAR the number of people that have come into the country illegally as we have under President Biden.” pic.twitter.com/49lDQWf2W6
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) May 16, 2024
Source: Romney Defends Trump, Blasts Biden Over Border: ‘Was Not A Problem’ With Trump | The Daily Wire