Political Showdown at the US-Mexico Border: Biden vs. Trump

🔍Illegal immigration is a major concern for Americans, with 61% considering it a very serious problem.

🚧Republican Governor Greg Abbott has taken a strong stance against illegal immigration by using State National Guard soldiers and erecting border barricades.

📈The number of illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border has significantly increased since President Biden took office.

🗳️Illegal immigration is likely to be a decisive issue in the next presidential election.

🛡️President Biden's attempt to address immigration through a bipartisan deal was squashed by House Republicans.

What is the current situation at the US-Mexico border?

—There has been a recent decline in illegal crossings in Brownsville, where President Biden is visiting. However, in Eagle Pass, where Trump is, the Republican Governor has taken a strong stance against illegal immigration by using State National Guard soldiers and erecting border barricades.

How concerned are Americans about illegal immigration?

—28% of Americans named immigration as their top concern, surpassing other issues such as the economy and inflation. Additionally, 61% of Americans consider illegal immigration a very serious problem.

Who supports Donald Trump's proposal of building a US-Mexico border wall?

—According to a survey, for the first time, most respondents (61%) support Trump's proposal of building a border wall.

How has illegal immigration impacted major American cities?

—The influx of 2.5 million undocumented migrants crossing the border last year has overwhelmed processing facilities and strained social services in major American cities.

What impact has President Biden had on immigration since taking office?

—Since President Biden took office, the number of illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border has significantly increased. However, Democrats argue that Biden has also deported many people.

00:00President Biden and former president Donald Trump are both visiting the US-Mexico border today.

00:35Illegal immigration is a top concern for Americans heading into the election.

01:34Last year, the border was crossed by 2.5 million undocumented migrants, overwhelming processing facilities and straining social services in major American cities.

02:30Republican Governor Greg Abbott has taken a strong stance against illegal immigration by using State National Guard soldiers and erecting border barricades.

04:00President Biden attempted to address immigration through a bipartisan deal, but it was squashed by House Republicans.

06:55Since President Biden took office, the number of illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border has significantly increased.

07:2461% of Americans consider illegal immigration a very serious problem.

07:59Illegal immigration is likely to be a decisive issue in the next presidential election.