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.