The President and Secretary Mayorkas issued a direct challenge to former President Trump to collaborate with President Biden on addressing border security by urging the Congress to pass a bipartisan bill. They highlighted the strength and efficiency of the proposed bill and emphasized the importance of working together to achieve effective border security. The call for unity and cooperation in addressing this issue was underscored by the belief that there are no limits to what can be achieved when working together. The direct challenge from President Biden to the former president showcased a strong stance on border security and the belief that collaboration is key to success.
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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