Vice President Kamala Harris in a fiery interview with Fox News on discussed the state of the United States' immigration system, labelling it "broken" and in need of urgent reform. The conversation, which unfolded with host Bret Baier, was marked by pointed exchanges as Harris defended her administration's policies while being pressed on immigration statistics and controversial decisions.
"The point is that we have a broken immigration system that needs to be repaired," Harris stated firmly, countering Baier’s interruptions regarding the release of illegal immigrants into the country. Baier referenced estimates from the Department of Homeland Security, suggesting that up to six million individuals had been released, to which Harris insisted, "I’m not finished. We have a broken immigration system."
Baier's inquiries intensified, particularly surrounding the Biden administration 's reversal of several Trump-era policies, notably the termination of the "Remain in Mexico" policy. "Do you regret the decision to terminate Remain in Mexico at the beginning of your administration?" he asked. Harris responded by repeating that immigration reform was one of the first legislative priorities of her administration, claiming, "We recognised from day one that it is a priority for us as a nation."
Throughout the interview, Harris maintained that her administration had made strides to address immigration issues, such as enhancing the asylum system and increasing penalties for illegal crossings. She also pointed to bipartisan efforts to strengthen border security, claiming that a proposed border bill would have allocated additional resources and personnel to combat issues such as the influx of fentanyl. "Donald Trump learned about that bill and told them to kill it because he preferred to avoid fixing the problem," she asserted.
As the discussion turned to specific violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants, Baier pressed Harris on whether she owed apologies to the families of victims. Referencing cases such as those of Jocelyn Nungaray and Rachel Morin, he asked, "Do you owe those families an apology?" Harris acknowledged the tragic nature of these incidents saying, "I feel awful for what she and her family have experienced."
When questioned about the Biden administration's assertions regarding border security, Harris maintained that the issues transcended her tenure and were part of a long-standing problem, stating, "We've had a broken immigration system... even before [Trump's administration]." She called for more judges and resources to expedite case processing and reiterated that comprehensive reform was essential.
In response to inquiries regarding taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender individuals in custody, Harris diverted the conversation back to the Trump administration , arguing that such provisions were already in place under his leadership. "That ad from the Trump campaign is a little bit like throwing stones when you are living in a glass house," the VP said.
"The point is that we have a broken immigration system that needs to be repaired," Harris stated firmly, countering Baier’s interruptions regarding the release of illegal immigrants into the country. Baier referenced estimates from the Department of Homeland Security, suggesting that up to six million individuals had been released, to which Harris insisted, "I’m not finished. We have a broken immigration system."
Baier's inquiries intensified, particularly surrounding the Biden administration 's reversal of several Trump-era policies, notably the termination of the "Remain in Mexico" policy. "Do you regret the decision to terminate Remain in Mexico at the beginning of your administration?" he asked. Harris responded by repeating that immigration reform was one of the first legislative priorities of her administration, claiming, "We recognised from day one that it is a priority for us as a nation."
Throughout the interview, Harris maintained that her administration had made strides to address immigration issues, such as enhancing the asylum system and increasing penalties for illegal crossings. She also pointed to bipartisan efforts to strengthen border security, claiming that a proposed border bill would have allocated additional resources and personnel to combat issues such as the influx of fentanyl. "Donald Trump learned about that bill and told them to kill it because he preferred to avoid fixing the problem," she asserted.
As the discussion turned to specific violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants, Baier pressed Harris on whether she owed apologies to the families of victims. Referencing cases such as those of Jocelyn Nungaray and Rachel Morin, he asked, "Do you owe those families an apology?" Harris acknowledged the tragic nature of these incidents saying, "I feel awful for what she and her family have experienced."
When questioned about the Biden administration's assertions regarding border security, Harris maintained that the issues transcended her tenure and were part of a long-standing problem, stating, "We've had a broken immigration system... even before [Trump's administration]." She called for more judges and resources to expedite case processing and reiterated that comprehensive reform was essential.
In response to inquiries regarding taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender individuals in custody, Harris diverted the conversation back to the Trump administration , arguing that such provisions were already in place under his leadership. "That ad from the Trump campaign is a little bit like throwing stones when you are living in a glass house," the VP said.
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