Former Border Patrol Chief Criticizes White House Messaging on Migration

Former U.S. Border Patrol chief Raul Ortiz expressed frustration with the neglect of open borders by politicians from both sides, particularly calling out the president and vice president for lack of communication. Ortiz highlighted the need for consistent messaging to discourage unauthorized border crossings and emphasized the importance of region-wide understanding on asylum claims. He also criticized mixed signals sent to migrants and testified during a House field hearing that the border remains unsecured, eventually retiring from his position. Ortiz's concerns call attention to the complexities of border security and communication with migrants seeking entry into the United States.