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“President Biden’s Record-Breaking Border Crossings: A Burden for 2024?

As President Joe Biden inches closer to the 2024 election, he has been saddled with a unique burden that no other modern president has overcome: record-level border crossings. This issue has been a major concern for many Americans and has led to a divided electorate. With apprehensions nearly doubling from previous years, this has led to long waits at border crossings, overcrowding, and safety concerns for border patrol agents as well. Many blame the current administration for the sudden influx of people, with some saying Biden’s open immigration policy has caused the surge in crossings. And while these numbers can serve as a short-term challenge that Biden must address, they also put him in a tough position going into the next presidential election. If he is seen as being too weak on the border issue, he may be seen as too “soft” on immigration and appeal to too few voters. Conversely, if he is seen as taking an overly aggressive stance, he may alienate parts of his base. No matter what stance Biden takes, it is sure to be a major issue heading into the 2024 election. Even those who are not necessarily in favor of Biden’s immigration policy will most likely agree that the issue of border crossings must be addressed in some way. Whether this is through increased resources at the border, a larger enforcement push, or some other method remains to be seen. What can be said with almost certainty is that Biden carries an unique burden into the 2024 election. He will be judged not just on his overall job performance, but also on how he responds to the record-level border crossings. It therefore stands to reason that despite all the other issues facing the country, this may be one of the defining issues of the election.
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