The border bill proposed by Democrats has faced criticism from Republicans, with Senator Johnson stating it's an immigration bill, not a border security bill. Representative McCaul expressed doubt about the bill's prospects in the House, while Senator Lankford highlighted the authority to close the border. President Biden's stance on the border issue was challenged by Heritage, which suggested alternative actions. The issue of border control has been a point of contention between the parties, with blame being placed on each other for the lack of progress on immigration reform.
PETER DOOCY: "You guys talk a lot about how the border wouldn't be such a big deal if Congress would've just passed your immigration bill on Day 1. Who was in charge of Congress on Day 1?" KJP: "Republicans have gotten in the way. They just have, Peter." PETER DOOCY: "So the… https://t.co/qIOkke2QsB
DOOCY TIME: “So you guys talk a lot, including today, about how the border wouldn’t to be such a big deal if Congress would have just passed the immigration bill on day one. Who was in charge of Congress on day one?” KJP: “So, it’s been three years. It’s been three — three whole… https://t.co/TDDPlkaQnc
Biden: I need the Senate’s open borders deal to shut down the border. FACTS: As President Trump did before him, he can - Act under 8 U.S.C. § 1182 and 8 U.S.C. § 1185 to impose massive entry restrictions. - Build the wall - Stop “catch and release” - Stop mass parole and work… https://t.co/2d341g2hIh
1) Johnson on Fox: In our view, it's an immigration bill, not a border security bill. We have to secure that border. We have an obligation to do it. It's a moral obligation..I think there's going to be a price to pay at the election.
1) Johnson on Fox on border bill: We did read through it.. and it did not take long to realize that this is dead on arrival. There's no way we could bring this through the House. What it would do is actually further incentivize illegal immigration.
A) McCaul on Fox on border bill: I applaud James Lankford for trying. Immigration is always difficult. But having said that, I don't I'm not sure..the Speaker says it's dead on arrival. I think what we wanted in the House were significant.
A) Lankford on Fox on border bill: This authority is a 5000 authority to say if you get to 5000, which we've been there every single day except for seven in the last four months, that it completely closes the border down. It deports everyone. It changes the paradigm
1) Johnson: I’ve seen enough. This bill is even worse than we expected, and won’t come close to ending the border catastrophe the President has created. As the lead Democrat negotiator proclaimed: Under this legislation, 'the border never closes.'