Biden Defends Decision to Not See the Border Crisis He Caused

Julio Rosas | December 06, 2022 10:45 AM

President Joe Biden told Fox News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy on Tuesday he is not going to the southern border because "there are more important things going on."

Biden will visit Arizona today to tout the CHIPS and Science Act and his policies dealing with manufacturing.

Peter Doocy asks Joe Biden why he's going to Arizona, but refuses to visit the border.

BIDEN: "Because there's more important things going on!" pic.twitter.com/rqarRmWYaV
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) December 6, 2022

During Monday's press conference, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will not go to see their self-inflicted border crisis because he will not partake in a political stunt.

"I want to be very clear here, the president's trip tomorrow is about the American manufacturing boom. We're seeing all across the country, thanks to again, his economic polices, again," Jean-Pierre said.

Yuma County Sheriff Leon Wilmot criticized Biden for not visiting the impacted parts of the state, saying it was a "shame."

“If he’s not down here then he can’t be held accountable…” Yuma County Sheriff Leon Wilmot says while “it’s a shame” that @POTUS doesn’t have plans to visit the Arizona border today, it’s not surprising.

President Biden will be at the TSMC plant in Phoenix this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/Qubpj8sgRU
— Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) December 6, 2022

Two groups totaling 122 migrants were encountered by Ajo Station agents near Lukeville, AZ, Tuesday. Representing at least nine countries, the group was taken into custody without incident.

Tucson Sector agents handle large diverse groups with excellent professionalism. pic.twitter.com/sWFCjDbagl
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) December 4, 2022