President Joe Biden he reportedly held his Republican rival Donald Trump responsible for the potential derailment of a bipartisan immigration bill.
What happened: Biden has communicated that the bipartisan immigration bill is at risk due to Trump’s political interference. He promised to make voters aware of who is to blame if the bill doesn’t pass. “Everything indicates that this bill will not even reach the Senate floor. Why? The reason is simple: Donald Trump,” Biden said, as Reuters reported on Tuesday.
“Donald Trump thinks it’s bad for him politically,” Biden said of the rationale behind his predecessor’s efforts to scuttle the legislation.
Trump, who is preparing for a likely face-off with Biden in November, persuaded congressional Republicans to reject the bipartisan border security deal revealed Sunday. Biden’s strategy of highlighting Trump’s attempts to scuttle the bill as a key aspect of his reelection campaign is seen as a gamble, considering recent polls indicate low approval for Biden’s handling of security borders and immigration.
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According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, Biden’s approval rating plummeted to 38% in January amid growing concerns about immigration. The president has been criticized for record numbers of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally during his time in office. Republicans argue that Biden should have supported Trump’s restrictive policies.
Biden plans to see whether giving Trump credit for obstructing a bipartisan compromise can sway American opinions. “I’m going to bring this issue to the country and the voters will know that… right now we’re going to secure the border and we’re going to fund these other programs Trump and the MAGA Republicans said no because they’re afraid of Donald Trump,” Biden announced at the White House .
Because matter: The bipartisan immigration bill, introduced Sunday, represents a significant shift in the administration’s approach to immigration.
The bill, which is facing opposition from House Republicans, provides funding for increased border security and an immigration crackdown. However, Trump and his supporters, including the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), pressured Republicans to reject the bill.
Johnson has denied that his opposition to the bill is aimed at bolstering Trump’s potential 2024 presidential campaign.
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