Fox News’ Peter Doocy questioned White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Vice President Kamala Harris’ stance on President Joe Biden’s border policies, pointing to Harris’ campaign promise to hire more border agents. Jean-Pierre deflected, claiming Republicans and former President Donald Trump have hindered Biden’s efforts to increase border security.
Harris, tasked in 2021 with addressing the “root causes” of migration, has faced criticism for shifting positions on immigration. Former Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott said Harris never engaged with him during her tenure and accused the administration of redirecting funds away from enforcement. NumbersUSA, an advocacy group for stricter immigration laws, rated Harris poorly for supporting policies they believe weakened border security.