Following this exchange and further questions from reporters, the White House weighed in. According to press secretary Jen Psaki, Harris “may go” to the Southern border; however, Psaki quickly followed up. According to the press secretary, Harris’ strongest focus has centered around collaborations with Northern Triangle leaders.
Finally, on the possibility of the vice president visiting the border herself, Psaki said, “we’ll see.”
Mixed messages from the Biden administration
In Guatemala on Monday, Vice President Harris made a point of stating that migrants should not come to the Southern border. Although, many Americans quickly pointed out that this stance conflicts with the actions of the Biden administration.
Under the current White House, migrants who appear at the border are put up in hotels on taxpayers’ dime. Moreover, the current administration is implementing catch-and-release, a policy that encourages illegal immigration.
Therefore, Americans are questioning how Harris’ remarks in Guatemala square with the actions of the current White House.
