Trump Tears into Biden for Spike in Migrant Numbers
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Republicans, including former President Trump, argue that President Biden’s rhetoric and policies have spurred a surge in migration at the southern border. While left-leaning articles highlight that the Biden administration plans to release parents and children within 72 hours of their arrival in the United States, right-leaning articles highlight that in Trump’s criticisms of Biden’s new immigration agenda, he referenced the recent release of migrants who tested positive for COVID-19 in South Texas.
A left-leaning article by Boston Globe highlights that the Biden administration plans to release parents and children within 72 hours of their arrival in the United States. The plan is part of Biden’s pledge to create a more humanitarian approach to immigration.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended the Biden administration’s immigration agenda, responding directly to Trump during a press briefing. Trump slammed the Biden administration’s immigration agenda, stating that the reversal of many of his policies intended to restrict immigration has led to a crisis.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that in Trump’s criticisms of Biden’s new immigration agenda, he referenced the recent release of migrants who tested positive for COVID-19 in South Texas. Trump also tore into Biden for ending diplomatic moves like the Migrant Protection Protocols, a Trump-era policy.
From the left
Biden administration says it will shorten detention of migrant families
The Boston Globe