Vice President Kamala Harris has been appointed by President Joe Biden to lead efforts to address the migration challenge at the southern border of the United States and work with the Central American nations to address the root causes of this issue. This assignment marks Harris's first significant opportunity to take the lead on a major issue of administration consequence.
Harris' role will focus on two main goals: stemming the current flow of migrants and implementing a long-term strategy that addresses the root causes of migration. Cabinet members, including the secretary of state, are expected to work closely with Harris on these issues.
However, the border crisis has worsened under Harris' watch. Critics argue that Harris' handling of the situation has been a catastrophic failure, with more than 10 million migrants crossing the border uninvited since Biden and Harris took office. This has resulted in a significant strain on US resources and infrastructure.
Critics have also accused the vice president's campaign of urging its allies in the media to rewrite history and fact-check Republican reminders that the country's migration has increased during Harris' tenure. They argue that Harris had a significant job to manage and has failed to manage it effectively since the day it was assigned to her.
Despite the criticism, Harris remains focused on his role and long-term strategy to address the root causes of migration. The outcome of these efforts and their impact on the border crisis will be closely watched in the coming months.