The handling of immigration issues by Biden and Harris at the border was initially reluctant and sparked a political opportunity for Republicans. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas escalated the situation by transporting migrants to cities led by Democrats, catching many officials off guard. This approach not only worsened the humanitarian crisis but also created a political crisis for the White House.
President Biden and Donald J. Trump both made appearances at the southern border on Thursday as they addressed an issue that is shaping up to be one of the most important in the 2024 election: immigration.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The Times, discusses Mr. Biden’s risky bid to take perhaps Trump’s biggest rallying point and use it against him.
Guest: Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.
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