Tangle PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Yes, Biden really did make a mess of immigration.
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Apr 25, 2025 The discussion highlights how President Biden’s actions have contributed to a historic surge in illegal immigration. It examines the consequences of shifting immigration policies, including the rollback of effective measures from the previous administration. The conversation also touches on the complexities imposed by external factors like post-pandemic labor demands. Additionally, there's a focus on the expansion of parole programs and the resulting controversies that challenge the administration's approach to creating a humane immigration system.
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Biden's Immigration Surge Impact
- Biden's relaxed immigration stance and undoing of Trump-era policies led to a historic surge in illegal crossings and overwhelmed the system.
- This surge has lasting human and administrative consequences that changed American cities and neighborhoods.
Biden's Campaign Signals & Policy Rollbacks
- Biden openly ran on a lenient immigration policy, signaling migrants they could enter and stay legally or illegally.
- This signaling, coupled with repealing Trump policies, predictably accelerated and amplified migration waves.
Biden's Parole Expansion Effects
- Biden massively expanded parole programs as a humanitarian effort but this eased legal entry for over a million migrants.
- These programs faced legal challenges and strained border resources, highlighting limits of executive immigration power.