Biden announces executive actions aimed at addressing migrants crossing U.S. southern border

JUST IN: Pres. Biden announced new executive actions aimed at addressing the surge of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border unlawfully by placing new thresholds on those allowed to seek asylum.

"I will never refer to immigrants as 'poisoning the blood of the country,'" Biden said, referencing past rhetoric from his predecessor, former Pres. Trump. "I'll never separate children from their families at the border. I will not ban people because of their religious beliefs."

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[kelperdude]

So, he always had the ability to close it down, but he refused.

[wheelsoncrisis]

Immigration is good if people who come in are good

[PopCultureAnticSS]

📊🧾📈in the meantime we’re suffering in our country and paying the bill.This guy would be the death of a person in Vegas.Imagine he loses all his winnings and still tries to gamble but with others money without caring

[mkingmario]

Like you had the authority to stop it but chose not to. Joe has got to go.

[iuyozx]

I cant wait to vote Trump for the 3rd time on Nov 5th. FJB. MAGA 2024🇺🇸

[candinorris]

He’s lost 85000 children, somewhere ..no separation? Immigration is great, with a system, a plan, a reasonable number and vetting said immigrants and not making them problems that cost taxpayers, and making added catastrophes for our cities, crime rates, hospitals and schools. Becoming an American legally for immigrants is a process as it should be. Just be freaking smart about anything.. please, 1 thing. I’d love to see 1 smart thing even if you’re totally late and lost the plot of your position years ago.

[aimee]

🙄 This man gives everyone but the citizens of this country any type of help. MAGA/FJB

[nargaflarga]

I really wish he could do something without mentioning “the previous administration” or “my predecessor.” In this particular case, I would argue Trump did a marginally better job with the “remain in Mexico” stuff.

[Leslie-esij]

He didn't refuse, they wanted so many to come into the u.s, now they are close to there quota !

[rubymejia_]

Joe doesn’t know where he is, someone get this man out of office it’s embarrassing to watch.

[dirkthewrench]

The people who whine about Joe and the people who tell others to leave the country if they dont like how its run, are the same person lol

[nossenkanter]

Next he's going to say we need to build a wall 💀 🤡

[donfarrington]

Such a hypocrite can’t wait to vote him out!!!!

[Tenthomeless]

All talk no help. For the homeless people of us citizen

[teriyaki]

2 teleprompters, this guy is turning up the heat for the debate 🔥🔥🔥

[GunnyRichard-jmjr]

CRIMINALS GOTTA GO....yes, the gangs and crime are outrageous

[Plantagenetdescendant]

Joe not letting anyone stay in his houses- what a shame all that wasted space.

[GadreEl]

Exactly like the insurance fraud captain who makes sure to turn on the bilge pumps after he knows he’s adequately effed the vessel.
It’s just not enough to cover your tracks, traitor Brandon.

[FredGSanford-huuk]

The same guy who said he didn't want his kids growing up in a racial jungle !

[Skateandcreate]

Get old rich corporatists out of the white house if you want to save this country