Internet slams President Joe Biden as he admits 'significant changes' are needed to secure southern border

WASHINGTON, DC: In remarks that seemed timed for election season, President Joe Biden told reporters on Friday, January 19, that the US-Mexico border is currently "not secure," a stark contradiction of past claims by his own Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

The POTUS pledged to make "significant changes" to the border and asylum policies, hoping to strike a deal with the Republican House majority, as reported by The New York Post.

President Joe Biden expresses willingness to compromise with Republicans on border control

Speaking to a bipartisan group of mayors at the White House, President Biden endorsed significant reforms, saying, "I believe we need significant policy changes at the border, including changes in our asylum system to ensure that we have the authorities we need to control the border. I’m ready to act."

He expressed willingness to compromise with House Speaker Mike Johnson, asking rhetorically, "Are they ready to act as well?" But he also blamed Republicans for "weaponizing" immigration issues for political attacks rather than solving problems.

The president said he hoped legislators would announce an immigration compromise next week. His requests include $106 billion in emergency funds for border control, military aid abroad, and humanitarian aid.

Biden’s statements directly contradict past claims made by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas about the border being secure. His assurances last Spring outraged Republicans amid reports of soaring numbers of migrants crossing illegally.

The White House has not revealed specifics of what asylum policy changes the POTUS would accept. Potential reforms range from relatively minor tweaks to ending asylum eligibility for most migrants crossing illegally.

Any changes would require approval from both Democratic senators and the Republican House majority.

Internet shows doubt over President Joe Biden's remarks about the US-Mexico border

On social media, reactions to President Biden's words about the border reforms were skeptical and biting. Multiple comments accused him of posturing for reelection rather than seriously trying to curb illegal immigration.

One bluntly remarked, "It's all about 2024 elections! He doesn't give a rat's a** about Illegal Immigrants!" In a similar vein, another user highlighted, "Just in time for the primary because everyone knows humans are fickle and have short memories. We won’t let them forget."

A person stated, "This is all an act. He has no plans to secure the border," and someone else added, "It's because he's up for re-election and knows he's losing votes over the fiasco. If he gets re-elected, he'll open it right back up."

"It’s a little too late for that. This is all a political stunt on his part," expressed an individual. 

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