Mon Oct 07 08:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Biden’s Border Policy Leads to Drop in Migrants, but Trump Still Uses Immigration as a Campaign Tool

**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Despite a significant decrease in migrant arrivals at the Southern border, former President Donald Trump continues to portray immigration as a crisis, even though his own administration saw higher numbers.

According to recent data, the number of arrests at the border in July 2024 was lower than during the last month of the Trump presidency. This drop is attributed to President Joe Biden’s new border policy, which restricts asylum claims for those who cross the border illegally. Vice President Kamala Harris has also advocated for stricter border controls.

While the border has become calmer, Trump has continued to exploit the issue for political gain, claiming that the situation remains out of control. This tactic appears to be effective, as Trump currently polls better on immigration than Harris.

However, critics argue that Trump’s claims are false and that he actively sabotaged a bipartisan immigration bill that would have strengthened border security. Trump, fearing the potential for a successful solution, called the bill a “death wish” for the Republican Party.

Experts argue that a calm border is a national security win, not a political liability. Voters should consider whether a Republican nominee who opposed effective immigration solutions and relies on fear-mongering should be entrusted with leading the nation.

Many prominent Republicans are now recognizing the difference between national interest and Trump’s self-serving rhetoric and are supporting Harris’s candidacy for the good of the country.

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