Opening Arguments The NYT's Biden border article could have been written by Steve Bannon. It is STUNNINGLY bad.
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Dec 17, 2025 
Immigration attorney Matt Cameron joins to dissect a New York Times article blaming Biden for border issues. He highlights the complexities of pandemic-era migration and dissects the flawed framing of Biden's immigration policies. Cameron underscores Biden's early actions and debunks the 'open border' narrative by examining real data on migrant encounters. He also discusses the economic benefits of immigration and critiques media portrayal that exacerbates public fear. The conversation reveals the nuanced truth behind the border situation and challenges mainstream narratives.
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Pardon Served—Not Honored
- Tina Peters' lawyer served a presidential pardon to prison staff expecting immediate release.
- Staff refused, and hosts used the exchange to mock a legally frivolous claim about federal pardons covering state crimes.
Framing Shapes Blame
- The New York Times framed Biden's border record as a failure rooted in compassion rather than structural constraints.
- Thomas and Matt argue that this framing ignores law, policy limits, and preexisting trends that shaped migration.
Numbers Preceded The Presidency
- Undocumented crossings were already rising before Biden took office and his administration increased removals and expulsions in response.
- Matt stresses Biden removed about 3.3 million border crossers, far more than Trump did in equivalent periods.