Summary
Senator Bernie Sanders recently said that President Donald Trump did a better job than former President Joe Biden in securing the U.S.-Mexico border. Under Trump, border crossings reduced significantly due to stricter measures. Sanders emphasized the importance of having a secure border.
Key Facts
- Bernie Sanders commented on a podcast that Trump managed the U.S.-Mexico border better than Biden.
- Trump implemented stricter border measures, leading to a drop in illegal crossings.
- Sanders stated that the U.S. needs a secure border and criticized Biden's performance on this issue.
- DHS data showed border crossings at a historic low during Trump's administration.
- Trump resumed measures to tighten border security since returning to office.
- The Pew Research Center found increased support for expanding the U.S.–Mexico border wall.
- The Pentagon sent troops to the southern border to assist Border Patrol under Trump's orders.
