Ex-Border Patrol Chief Criticizes Biden Administration's Communication and Policies

Raul Ortiz, former chief of U.S. Border Patrol, highlighted a lack of direct communication with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, raising concerns over the administration's handling of the border crisis.

Raul Ortiz, who served as the chief of U.S. Border Patrol from August 2021 to May 2023, revealed he never had a conversation with President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris during his tenure.
Ortiz accused the Biden administration of sending 'mixed messages' to migrants, contributing to the ongoing crisis at the southern border.
Republican lawmakers criticized the administration for not consulting with Ortiz, emphasizing the importance of frontline insights in addressing the border situation.
The number of illegal crossings at the southern border has significantly increased since 2021, with Ortiz and others calling for comprehensive immigration reform.
The White House has not publicly responded to Ortiz's comments, as the issue of border security and immigration continues to dominate political discourse ahead of the 2024 election.

Washington Free Beacon