The mainstream media largely plays cover up for the D.C. establishment. Not Fox News though.
And Sean Hannity was stunned by the question his guest asked him on his show.
Major Questions Remain About Joe Biden’s Border Failures, Historians Say
The presidency of Joe Biden will be remembered for many failures, but none as glaring or destructive as his refusal to secure the southern border. Victor Davis Hanson, a historian and commentator, laid bare the scale of this catastrophe on Fox News, describing Biden’s border agenda as not just misguided but so irrational and ruinous that its motives remain a mystery. “The biggest question, Sean, is it was so egregious, so surreal, that nobody knows why Biden did it,” Hanson said on Hannity. The question lingers: was this chaos a calculated move or sheer incompetence? Either way, the damage is done, and the nation will grapple with its consequences for decades.
Biden’s approach wasn’t merely a failure to act—it was an active dismantling of the very concept of a border. Hanson pointed to the deliberate nature of this disaster, noting that Biden’s policies didn’t just allow but encouraged an unprecedented influx of illegal immigration. “I think historians are gonna look back and see this as the worst thing that any president has done in the last 50 years. It was a deliberate effort to destroy the border and allow 12 million people to come in,” Hanson said. The numbers are staggering, but the human cost is even more alarming, as unchecked migration has fueled crime and strained communities across the country.
Take the case of a 12-year-old migrant boy, previously released with leniency after a brutal subway mugging, now accused of leading a gang that assaulted NYPD officers in Times Square and committed a spree of robberies in Central Park. This is not an isolated incident but a symptom of a system that, under Biden, rewarded lawlessness. Hanson argued that Biden’s policies fostered a culture of entitlement among illegal immigrants, who faced fewer restrictions than American citizens.
“They didn’t have to have a real ID to get on a plane in some cases. They didn’t have to have a COVID vaccination, and that inculcated a sense of entitlement, and they had no fear but actually contempt for law enforcement,” Hanson said. This two-tiered system eroded trust in institutions and left law-abiding Americans feeling like second-class citizens.
The motives behind Biden’s border policies remain shrouded in speculation, each possibility more troubling than the last. Hanson posed a series of questions that cut to the heart of the issue: “Was it to get new voters through early voting and mail-in voting? Was it to get a welfare constituency and rule government? Was it just sheer nihilism to punish half the country? Did he not believe in borders?” The absence of a clear answer only deepens the sense of betrayal. What is undeniable is the scale of the destruction—Hanson warned that it will take “two generations to solve this problem.” Biden’s legacy is not just one of neglect but of actively sowing chaos that future administrations must now untangle.
The Biden administration’s policies didn’t just open the floodgates; they incentivized illegal behavior from the moment migrants crossed the border. Hanson noted the immediate lawbreaking inherent in illegal crossings, followed by illegal residency, and then compounded by preferential treatment. “The first thing they did was break the law when they crossed it,” Hanson said. “The second thing they did was reside here illegally, and then they enjoyed preferential treatment.” This pattern created a vicious cycle where lawlessness was not only tolerated but rewarded, undermining the rule of law and emboldening criminal elements within migrant communities.
The contrast with the early days of the Trump administration could not be starker. In its first 100 days, the Trump team reported a 93% drop in daily border encounters and a near-total halt in illegal crossings, according to a White House report shared reporters. Over 151,000 illegal immigrants were detained, and more than 135,000 were deported, including dangerous gang members from MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. The Biden-era CBP One app, which allowed migrants to exploit the asylum system with over 160 million appointment requests in two years, was scrapped. These swift actions demonstrated that border security is not an intractable problem but one that requires resolve—resolve that Biden conspicuously lacked.
Biden’s refusal to enforce immigration laws sent a message of impunity that reverberated far beyond the border. The sense of entitlement among some migrants, as Hanson described, manifested in brazen disregard for law enforcement. The assault on NYPD officers in Times Square and the Central Park robbery spree are not anomalies but the predictable outcomes of a system that prioritizes political optics over public safety. By exempting illegal immigrants from vaccine mandates and real ID requirements, the Biden administration created a perverse incentive structure that mocked the sacrifices of law-abiding citizens.
The fallout from Biden’s border policies will define his presidency as a case study in dereliction of duty. Hanson’s grim assessment—that this was “the worst thing anybody’s ever done in that White House”—carries weight because it acknowledges the long-term consequences of short-term political cowardice. The nation now faces a crisis of crime, strained resources, and eroded trust, all traceable to decisions made—or avoided—by a president who seemed indifferent to the sovereignty of the country he swore to protect. As communities grapple with the chaos left in Biden’s wake, the question remains: why did he let this happen?
Illegal Crossings Plummet to Historic Lows
President Donald J. Trump has delivered on his campaign pledge to fortify the southern border, achieving a stunning victory in curbing illegal immigration. Official figures from March reveal that Border Patrol encountered a mere 7,181 illegal immigrants, a dramatic plunge from the chaotic numbers seen under the previous administration.
Compared to March 2024’s 137,473 crossings, this marks a 95% drop, with even steeper declines from 2023 (96%) and 2022 (97%). The Trump administration’s unwavering focus on national security and law enforcement has transformed the border into a formidable barrier, restoring order to a once-overwhelmed region.
The impact is starkly evident along the California-Mexico border, where the Los Angeles Times notes that “migrant crossings have slowed to a near halt.” Border Patrol agents, previously stretched thin, now report just “30 to 40 arrests per day… down from more than 1,200 per day during the height of migrant arrivals to the region in April.” This remarkable turnaround showcases the effectiveness of Trump’s policies, which prioritize decisive action and robust enforcement. The numbers affirm a new era of control, with illegal crossings reduced to a trickle under the administration’s vigilant oversight.
President Trump himself celebrated the milestone on his personal social media platform, declaring, “99.9% at the Border. Best number ever recorded. 3 people got in, versus hundreds of thousands in last Administration. There has NEVER been such a difference before.” He added, “Congratulations America!” The White House echoed this triumph, stating, “Under President Donald J. Trump, illegal border crossings are stopped with a 99.9% success rate — only 0.1% of attempts, just 3 illegal aliens, made it through.” These figures signal an unprecedented achievement, with only three individuals evading authorities last month—a sharp contrast to the rampant “got aways” of prior years.
The plummeting numbers demonstrate the Trump administration’s relentless commitment to safeguarding the homeland. By slashing illegal crossings to their lowest recorded levels, the president has fulfilled a core promise that resonated with millions during his campaign.
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