Visiting El Paso, Harris called the situation at the border “tough” and said more work is needed, anchored in a thorough understanding of why migrants leave their homes. During a meeting with faith-based organizations, as well as shelter and legal service providers, Harris said she and Biden “inherited a tough situation. There's concern that the Biden administration has ceded the border security debate to Republicans. Indeed, Republicans preemptively hammered Harris over her border visit, with Trump claiming credit for her decision to go. Still, Garcia also expressed optimism that her visit could help the Biden administration shift on immigration and show a contrast to Trump’s hardline stance.

Source: ABC News June 25, 2021 04:30 UTC