Bernie Sanders praises Trump's border security over Biden's policies

Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly praised President Donald Trump's approach to securing the U.S.-Mexico border, stating that Trump "did a better job" than President Joe Biden and previous administrations in enforcing immigration laws. Sanders emphasized the necessity of having secure borders to maintain the integrity of nation-states, a stance that marks a notable departure from his earlier criticism of Trump and the Democratic Party's immigration policies. While Sanders acknowledged his dislike for Trump, he stressed the importance of border security as achievable with existing technology and manpower, criticizing Biden's administration for failing to enforce the law effectively amid record-high migrant encounters. This shift has drawn mixed reactions, including criticism from Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman, who argued Sanders should have spoken out sooner during Biden's presidency, and support from Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso, who sees Sanders' comments as setting an example for Democrats. The Trump administration's stricter border measures, including executive orders and rapid-expulsion policies, have contributed to a significant reduction in unlawful crossings compared to the Biden administration's period of increased migration. Sanders' comments have sparked discussion about border security policy within the Democratic Party and broader U.S. political discourse.