ABC News reports:
President Joe Biden on Thursday said he plans to visit the southern border with Mexico on Sunday, for the first time since taking office.
Biden said he will visit El Paso, Texas, “to assess border enforcement operations, meet with the local officials and community leaders and the folks at the border sending me what they need that they don’t have.”
Since he became president, Republicans have hammered Biden on his handling of immigration and the persistent migrant crisis at the southern border, making it a top campaign issue in last year’s midterm elections.
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President Joe Biden unveiled new steps aimed at stemming historic migration as he plans to visit El Paso, Texas.
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Pres. Biden says he plans to visit southern border next week, which Republicans have long wanted.
Peter Doocy: “WH officials appear to be trying to take that talking point away from them.”
Steve Doocy: “Speaking of political stunts, they stole the Republicans’ talking point.” pic.twitter.com/irUBkVXDzI
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President Biden: “I will visit the border myself this Sunday in El Paso to assess border enforcement operations, meet with the local officials and community leaders…” pic.twitter.com/pM55Lw7MvY
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