The border crisis and uncontrolled illegal immigration are such a huge problem that they have now eclipsed the economy as the top issue for the 2024 elections.
Some liberal media outlets have tried to enlighten the American people on this topic, but a recent Axios report takes the enlightenment to a whole new level.
According to Axios, the idea of an open border is a “myth” supported by conservatives.
NOTE: This report is from October, but Axios tweeted it this weekend, so it’s getting a lot of attention right now.
Axios explains: The myth of an “open border” between the United States and Mexico
As the Biden administration grapples with the growing number of migrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, experts and conservative politicians have leveled accusations that some Democrats support “open border” policies.
The big picture: By using the term “open border,” conservatives — including Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who is seeking the role of speaker of the House — are suggesting that anyone can enter the United States without much trouble. But the reality is that the southern border is more fortified than it has ever been.
Reality check: Since 1992, the United States has quadrupled the number of Border Patrol agents, from fewer than 5,000 to nearly 20,000 today.
– Barriers, walls and fences have been erected along portions of the 1,951-mile U.S.-Mexico border, as well as new Border Patrol outposts and high-tech surveillance systems.
– Border Patrol regularly breaks border apprehension records, highlighting the difficulty of entering the country illegally.
People trashed this story on Twitter/X:
I feel so sorry for anyone who still thinks the news is real, or even tries to be.
Those poor people are living some kind of Trump nightmare that exists entirely in their minds. https://t.co/TAPlAJM1OU
— Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) February 24, 2024
As much as you hate the propaganda press, it doesn’t even come close to what we need. https://t.co/wSsK1S1Snp
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) February 24, 2024
The “race and justice reporter” for Axios, @RussContrerasdeclared the border fortified.
You can see the fortified border by looking at the image below.
Super fortified. The most fortified it has ever been. Nothing more than a very fortified border.
Problem solved, everyone. https://t.co/GzheFZCCW4 pic.twitter.com/gs9E9pP7Y6
—Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) February 24, 2024
If it’s not considered “open” now, I wouldn’t want to see what “open” looks like. https://t.co/vsniFtGCYx
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) February 25, 2024
Someone is auditioning for a gig in Biden’s press office.
Also tell this to the family of the woman who was just killed by an illegal immigrant who entered last year without too many problems. https://t.co/jCkUn1dvzo
— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) February 24, 2024
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— Border Patrol Union – NBPC (@BPUnion) February 25, 2024
Remember folks: This is a totally objective and unbiased news outlet. https://t.co/FZ2Pc8ObLh
— Jason Rantz on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) February 24, 2024
It just goes to show that some people in our media are downright delusional. This issue is a major concern for voters at all levels.
It’s certainly not a myth.