Rep. Beth Van Duyne, a Republican from Texas, voiced strong concerns about the current state of U.S. border security during an interview on Newsmax’s “American Agenda.”
Highlighting the rise in border-related crimes, such as sex trafficking and drug trafficking, she argued that these issues affect every community across the nation, effectively making “every single community a border community.”
Van Duyne’s comments come at a time when immigration and border security are central topics in national discourse, exacerbated by the Senate’s recent quick dismissal of impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Beth Van Duyne (Credits: X.com)
This dismissal has been a point of contention, particularly among Republicans who view the Biden administration’s policies on border security as inadequate.
In her interview, Van Duyne expressed hope that the escalating problems at the border would galvanize American voters, particularly to support Republican candidates in the upcoming elections.
She emphasized the need for robust voter turnout to address what she sees as failures by the current administration to secure the border and enforce immigration laws effectively.
Beth Van Duyne (Credits: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Van Duyne criticized the Biden administration for what she perceives as a weakening of crucial border protection measures. She called for a reinstatement of policies and programs that were discontinued after President Biden took office, arguing that these steps are necessary to safeguard national security and manage immigration more effectively.
As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Van Duyne indicated that she and her colleagues are pushing legislation aimed at compelling the Biden administration to take stronger action on these fronts.
Her remarks underscore a deeply partisan divide on how best to handle the complex challenges at the U.S. southern border, with serious implications for policy, national security, and the political landscape leading into the election season.
