MSNBC Analyst Criticizes Biden's Handling of Border Crisis

Steve Rattner acknowledged record-high border crossings during Biden's presidency, calling it a political misstep that impacted the 2024 election.

Steve Rattner, a former Obama administration official and MSNBC analyst, described Biden's border policies as 'not his finest moment' on 'Morning Joe.'
Border crossings surged to nearly 300,000 per month in late 2023 under Biden, compared to 74,000 monthly during Trump's administration.
Rattner noted that border crossings have since decreased to around 100,000 monthly, close to Trump-era levels, but the surge was politically damaging for Biden.
Trump's 2024 campaign focused heavily on border security, and he has pledged to implement mass deportations and stricter immigration policies upon taking office.
A new migrant caravan from southern Mexico is heading toward the U.S., though it is unlikely to arrive before Trump's inauguration on January 20.