A House subcommittee prepares to expose Biden’s border failures that led to 10 million illegal entries, as Trump’s administration works to restore security.
Key Takeaways
- A House Homeland Security subcommittee will hold investigations titled “Consequences of Failure: How Biden’s Policies Fueled the Border Crisis”
- Over 10 million people entered the US illegally during Biden’s term, including 662,000 with criminal records
- Biden’s policy changes including ending “Remain in Mexico” and implementing “catch and release” are being scrutinized
- Fentanyl seizures more than tripled under Biden compared to Trump’s first term, becoming the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45
- President Trump’s administration has begun addressing the border crisis in its first two months in office
Congressional Investigation Into Border Crisis Launches
The House Homeland Security Committee’s Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee is set to begin hearings investigating the Biden administration’s border policies during the previous term. The hearings, titled “Consequences of Failure: How Biden’s Policies Fueled the Border Crisis,” mark the first border security hearing of the 119th Congress and will examine how policy decisions led to what critics call the worst border crisis in American history. The investigation aims to assess the impact of these policies on American communities and develop recommendations for further enhancing border security under President Trump’s leadership.
According to Customs and Border Protection data, more than 10 million people illegally entered the United States during the Biden administration. Particularly concerning is that over 662,000 illegal aliens entering during Biden’s tenure had criminal convictions or pending criminal charges. The subcommittee hearings will feature testimonies from border security experts Lora Ries, Ammon Blair, and Jon Anfinsen, who will detail the consequences of the previous administration’s policies and discuss the path forward.
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Policy Changes Under Scrutiny
The investigation will focus on several specific policy decisions made by the Biden administration that Republicans argue directly contributed to the border crisis. Among the most significant was Biden’s termination of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, which had required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases were processed. The administration also resumed “catch and release” practices, allowing many migrants to enter and remain in the country pending immigration hearings that might be scheduled years in the future.
“There is no question that Joe Biden and his reckless administration created the worst border crisis in American history,” Rep. Michael Guest said.
Another policy under examination is the mass parole of illegal aliens through the CBP One app and specific programs for certain nationalities. While the Biden administration and former DHS Secretary Mayorkas attributed the crisis to global migration patterns and insufficient resources, critics maintain the policies were intentional and designed to circumvent immigration laws. The hearings aim to establish a clear record of how these decisions contributed to the unprecedented influx of illegal immigration.
Human and Economic Toll
The subcommittee will investigate the human cost of the border crisis, including the deaths of American citizens. Republicans have cited several tragic cases, including the murder of a Georgia nursing student allegedly killed by an illegal alien who entered the country during Biden’s presidency. The investigation will also examine how the surge of illegal immigration financially burdened U.S. cities, with New York City alone spending $3.75 billion on asylum-seeker services in fiscal year 2024.
“These failures took the lives of innocent Americans and led to the unimaginable abuse of vulnerable men, women, and children along their journey to our doorstep,” Rep. Michael Guest said.
Drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, increased dramatically during the previous administration. CBP seized more than 68,000 pounds of fentanyl under Biden, compared to approximately 20,000 pounds during President Trump’s first term. This potent synthetic opioid is now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45, highlighting the national security implications of border policies. The hearings will assess how these narcotics entered the country and strategies to prevent future trafficking.
Trump Administration’s Response
In the first two months since taking office, the Trump administration has implemented measures to address the border situation. According to subcommittee chairman Rep. Michael Guest, these actions have already begun to restore order at the southern border. The hearings will also evaluate the effectiveness of these initial steps and discuss additional policies needed to further secure the border and manage the aftermath of the previous administration’s approach to immigration enforcement.
“After just two months in office, the Trump administration has restored law and order at our borders. But this victory, and the historic crisis that preceded it, did not happen overnight,” Rep. Michael Guest said.
The subcommittee hearings are expected to produce recommendations for legislative and executive actions that may be necessary to prevent similar crises in the future. With President Trump’s administration now focused on border security as a priority issue, the findings from these hearings could inform policy decisions for years to come. The full schedule of hearings is available through the House Homeland Security Committee’s website.
Sources:
- EXCLUSIVE: House Subcommittee to Examine Biden Admin’s ‘Failure’ at Southern Border
- “Part 1: Consequences of Failure: How Biden’s Policies Fueled the Border Crisis” | Congress.gov
