Published Jan 10, 2024

A Country Without Borders

Ben Shapiro delves into the Biden administration's controversial border policies, highlighting the surge in illegal immigration and its ripple effects across American infrastructure; discusses the administration's inconsistent Middle East strategy that may destabilize regional geopolitics; and examines the intensifying election tensions as Donald Trump dominates the GOP nomination race.
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  • Border Policy

    Ben Shapiro argues that the Biden administration's border policies have led to a significant increase in illegal immigration, with 3.1 million attempted crossings in 2023 alone 1. He criticizes the administration for not taking decisive action to curb the crisis, suggesting that executive orders could address the issue 2. Shapiro highlights the role of drug cartels in facilitating illegal crossings, stating, "The cartels are making like $13 billion a year just on trafficking human beings across America's southern border" 2.

       

    Community Impact

    The border crisis has tangible effects on American communities, as seen in Brooklyn, where schools are repurposed to house illegal immigrants, forcing students to learn remotely 3. Shapiro emphasizes the strain on local resources and the lack of vetting for incoming migrants. He states, "A country without Borders is obviously not a country," criticizing the administration's handling of the situation 3.