Special Poll
Biden-Harris Administration’s Temporary Relief: As the November election approaches, the Biden-Harris administration appears to have temporarily alleviated what has been described as the worst illegal immigration crisis in U.S. history.
Drop in Illegal Border Crossings: July saw a significant decrease in the number of migrants attempting to illegally cross the southern border, bringing the figures down to levels comparable to those seen during the Trump and Obama administrations.
Kamala Harris Takes Responsibility: Vice President Kamala Harris has stated that she is responsible for managing border crossings and controlling illegal immigration into the U.S.
Texas Governor’s Perspective: Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a Tuesday interview with NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas, claimed that while Texas has “solved” its immigration and border issues, the problem persists on a national level.
Call for Federal Action: Abbott emphasized that securing the U.S. border requires new presidential leadership, stating, “We’ve solved the Texas problem, but the United States problem — that requires a new president to make sure that we are actually going to secure our border.”
Ongoing Clashes with the Biden Administration: Abbott has frequently clashed with the Biden administration over the influx of migrants at the Texas-Mexico border. Following Vice President Harris taking over the Democratic ticket, Abbott suggested that Texas needs to “triple” the razor wire barriers at the border.
Controversial Border Measures: In the interview, Abbott highlighted some of his controversial border actions, including the floating barrier in the Rio Grande, which the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently allowed to remain in place.
Federal vs. State Dispute: The Biden administration has accused Texas of violating the federal Rivers and Harbor Act, arguing that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility.
Plans for Expanded Border Barriers: Abbott indicated plans to increase the number of buoys in the Rio Grande but is awaiting a final court decision before proceeding with the investment.
Border Concerns Beyond Texas: Abbott mentioned that migrants are also crossing into Texas from other states like Arizona and New Mexico. To counter this, Texas has begun placing razor wire on its borders with these states to deter migrants and cartel activities.
Impact on Cartel Operations: Abbott claimed that Texas’s efforts have made it less profitable for cartels to operate in the state, pushing their activities to New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Operation Lone Star: As part of his broader strategy, Abbott has bused migrants to Democratic states, including New York, Illinois, and Colorado.
Preparing for Future Migrant Influx: Abbott anticipates a “higher volume” of migrants heading to Texas in the coming months but asserts that the state is prepared to resume its bussing operations if necessary.
Who Deserves Credit?: The question remains: Should credit for these developments go to the Biden-Harris administration or Governor Abbott?