Speaker Johnsons forthright message to President Biden couldnt have come at a more pivotal moment, and it underscores a stark and troubling truth: the United States is faced with a genuine crisis at our southern border, and this administration appears to be woefully inadequate in addressing it. With the State of the Union around the corner, it is imperative that Americans understand the profound gravity of the situation and the sheer neglect we have witnessed from President Biden.
Throughout his tenure, President Donald J. Trump unapologetically put America First, a principle that ensured our borders were secure and our citizens were protected. His policies delivered tangible results: a significant reduction in illegal border crossings, progress towards border wall construction, and a clear stance on immigration that deterred individuals from making the often perilous journey to our frontier. Trumps presidency also saw America achieve energy independence, a vital national security interest, while bolstering the American economy.
As President Reagan once challenged us to contemplate, are we better off today than we were four years ago? The answer is starkly clear—and it is an emphatic no. Under President Biden, the border has descended into chaos, becoming a vector for drug trafficking, human smuggling, and an influx of migrants that has overwhelmed our resources and jeopardized the safety of American communities.
The impact is far-reaching and catastrophic. Not only has there been a tragic loss of American lives directly linked to these border policies, but the rampant influx has also fueled an opioid crisis that is decimating communities across the nation. Moreover, middle-class American families are suffering under the yoke of Bidens economic mismanagement, with surging inflation eroding their purchasing power and undermining their livelihood.
Further beyond our shores, Americas standing on the global stage has been shaken. The blunders of the Biden administration have emboldened our adversaries and placed our allies, such as Israel, in precarious positions. This diminishing of American strength and resolve is a direct consequence of President Bidens approach to foreign policy.
The upcoming State of the Union address will likely be an exercise in deflection and blame-shifting from President Biden. However, the American people are astute and discerning. No amount of political spin or rhetoric can mask the reality that this presidents policies have advanced our nation into a state of profound crisis.
As Republicans, we stand united in holding this administration accountable. Each Republican member who brings forth guests to the State of the Union -- be they border patrol officers or families who have borne the brunt of the open border impact -- is a testament to the human toll of this administrations failure.
We stand at a crossroads in our nations history. In the wake of this presidency, the need for restoration of conservative, America First principles is greater than ever. It is clear: Bidens State of the Union is a nation in crisis, and the time for change is now.
