Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, has sided with Texas in its ongoing dispute with the Biden administration over border control. Kennedy criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border, aligning himself with many Republicans who support Texas Governor Greg Abbott‘s fight against the removal of fencing and razor wire at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Kennedy Supports Texas in Border Dispute as Supreme Court Rules Against Razor Wire Removal
Kennedy emphasized that Texas was justified in taking action due to the federal government’s failure to secure the border. He pledged to end the humanitarian crisis, secure the border, and dismantle the drug cartels’ business model if elected president.
Kennedy’s endorsement adds to a growing list of politicians backing Abbott’s resistance to federal intervention. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration, allowing border agents to remove the razor wire installed by Texas. Abbott, a Republican, defended the fencing, arguing that he had to act because of what he saw as the Biden administration’s inaction. However, the federal government contends that Texas lacks the authority to construct such barriers, asserting that it interferes with its ability to manage border affairs.
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision, Abbott accused the federal government of violating the constitutional agreement on border security with the states. He argued that the Executive Branch must enforce federal laws, including immigration laws, and accused President Biden of failing to fulfill this duty. Abbott claimed that Biden instructed agencies to disregard federal statutes mandating the detention of illegal immigrants.
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Kennedy Backs Texas in Border Clash Amidst Criticism of Biden’s Policies
Kennedy has been vocal in criticizing Biden’s border policies, describing them as a “disaster” in a Newsweek opinion piece in September 2023. He believes that the current situation at the border constitutes a crisis and has called for stronger action to address it. Kennedy’s support for Texas in its border clash with the Biden administration underscores the broader political divide on immigration issues and highlights the contentious nature of border security debates in the United States.
Kennedy’s backing of Texas reflects broader concerns about border security and immigration policy in the country. The clash between Texas and the Biden administration underscores the complex and divisive nature of border control issues, with both sides advocating for their respective positions based on constitutional principles and perceived responsibilities.