Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino expressed her dismay at the way President Joe Biden’s staff manages his interactions with the media. She found it “professionally insulting” that they let the president take questions in a way that the American people, allies, and adversaries cannot hear him clearly. Perino, who served under President George W. Bush, also commented that allowing more access to the media would cut down on doubts about Biden’s mental capacity.
During a brief media gaggle on the South Lawn of the White House, Biden was asked if he had done “everything you can do with executive authority” to address the border crisis. His response was muddled and inaudible, but he claimed to have done “all he can do” and asked for more power. However, former Trump administration official Stephen Miller pointed out that Biden could easily reinstate former President Donald Trump’s successful border security policies, but he chooses not to because he is “leading the invasion.”
Fox News's @DanaPerino slams the Biden White House as Biden shuffles away towards Marine One:
"I find it professionally insulting as someone who used to work there that they think that this is good enough." pic.twitter.com/2d1LPDU419
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 30, 2024
Trump implemented strict policies such as ending catch and release and implementing universal detention, which Biden has reversed since taking office. As a result, there has been a surge of illegal immigrants entering the country, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott calling it an “invasion.” This crisis could be solved by Biden simply restoring Trump’s policies, but he refuses to do so.
Joe Biden falsely claims he’s “done all I can do” on the border.
That’s a lie. Joe Biden took 94 executive actions in his first 100 days creating the crisis. Meanwhile, he is blocking the House-passed Secure the Border Act. pic.twitter.com/90WxuOBuLy
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 30, 2024
Miller questioned the White House press office, asking for an explanation of the Biden administration’s decisions regarding the border. This includes ending the “Remain in Mexico” policy and implementing catch and release. The lack of transparency and accountability in the administration’s decision-making has only added to the chaos at the southern border.
How Biden erased the border, short version:
Trump ended all catch+release, implemented universal detention thru removal.
Biden ended all Trump policies, mandated mass release+resettlement.
Biden could restore Trump policies at any time. He won’t b/c he’s leading the invasion.
— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) January 29, 2024
Unlike Trump, who frequently held news conferences and impromptu Q&A sessions with reporters, Biden is rarely made available to the media. This absence of transparency has raised questions about Biden’s fitness for office, as he often struggles with walking, speaking, and even knowing where he is. When there is a rare opportunity to question the president, reporters take it, even if the setting is not ideal for a serious discussion.
Question for @WhiteHouse press office—what was Biden hoping to achieve when he did each of the following:
—Terminating Remain-in-Mexico
—Canceling Safe 3rds
—Ordering border-wide catch-and-release
—Freeing adult single crossers for first time in US history
—Releasing illegals…— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) January 30, 2024
The border crisis has become so dire that the House is moving forward with the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. However, grassroots Republicans see the bipartisan immigration legislation in the Senate as another attempt at amnesty, rather than a legitimate solution to the crisis.
I feel pretty inclined to agree with them. What do you guys think?