At the Republican National Convention day two, speakers criticized President Biden’s immigration and border security track record while rallying around former President Trump.
Ted Cruz’s Claim on Illegal Migrants at the Southern Border
Ted Cruz stated that around 11.5 million illegal migrants have entered the U.S. through the southern border, but this statement is misleading. Data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows about 8.1 million encounters with migrants at the border since Biden’s inauguration. It’s important to note that these encounters do not equate to unique individuals due to repeat crossings.
Biden has enforced stricter border policies, limiting asylum processing and maintaining certain Trump-era regulations to control migration.
Allegations of Opening the Border to Criminals and Terrorists
Claims from Eric Hovde suggesting that Biden and Harris opened the border to criminals and terrorists are overstated. While some illegal migrants have been involved in serious crimes, Biden has implemented deportations and expulsions, not an open-border policy like alleged.
Exaggerated Fentanyl Deaths and Undocumented Immigrant Voting
Eric Hovde exaggerated the impact of fentanyl on the U.S., falsely attributing over 100,000 deaths to it annually. Additionally, Kari Lake’s accusation that Ruben Gallego allowed undocumented immigrants to vote is misleading, as noncitizens are not legally allowed to vote in U.S. elections.
It’s essential to fact-check claims made by politicians to ensure accurate information is conveyed to the public.