Ex-Border Control Chief Drops Damning Revelation About the Current Administration

In a revealing “60 Minutes” interview, Raul Ortiz, the former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, exposed a troubling lack of communication between his office and the top leadership of the Biden administration. This disclosure, made by a high-ranking official who led over 21,000 personnel under both Presidents Biden and Trump, illuminates a disturbing disconnection at the helm of U.S. border security and immigration policy—a disconnection that has unfolded against the backdrop of an unprecedented surge in illegal border crossings since President Biden took office.

"I've never had one conversation with the president or the vice president for that matter… That's a problem,” says Raul Ortiz, the U.S. Border Patrol chief under President Biden until he retired last year. pic.twitter.com/bWoZkFbnVc

— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) March 4, 2024

Ortiz’s tenure was marked by significant challenges, including the daunting task of managing the complexities of immigration crises and ensuring the integrity of the U.S. southern border. Yet, throughout this critical period, Ortiz revealed, “I’ve never had one conversation with the president, or the vice president, for that matter.” This lack of direct communication is particularly alarming given Vice President Harris’s charge in January 2021 to tackle the root causes of migration from Central America. The oversight is more than a mere administrative failure; it represents a glaring neglect of duty, raising serious questions about the Biden administration’s commitment to securing the nation’s borders.

The implications of such neglect are profound. A functional dialogue between the White House and the architects of border security is essential for formulating effective strategies, addressing threats, and managing migration humanely. The absence of this dialogue, as Ortiz’s experience suggests, might not just be a sign of bad management but could indicate a deliberate agenda to undermine the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.

President Biden and Vice President Harris ignoring the Chief of U.S. Border Patrol for years is the definition of taxation without representation.

For the record, Vice President Harris was put in charge of the border January 2021. https://t.co/ASKjLmHCu8

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) March 4, 2024

Compounding the issue, Robert Kennedy Jr. criticized the administration’s disregard for key border security officials as “the definition of taxation without representation,” highlighting a broader concern about governance and accountability under President Biden’s leadership. Kennedy’s remarks resonate deeply in the context of Ortiz’s revelations, underscoring a systemic failure to engage with, and perhaps intentionally sideline, the very officials tasked with managing the border crisis.

This crisis has been exacerbated by President Biden’s policies since taking office, notably the halting of the Border Wall construction and the suspension of the “Remain in Mexico” policy. These decisions have not only emboldened human traffickers and smugglers but have also signaled to would-be migrants that the path to the U.S. border is open. The surge in illegal crossings is a direct consequence of these policies, challenging the narrative of a compassionate approach to immigration with the reality of a humanitarian and security crisis at the border.

The revelations from Ortiz, coupled with Kennedy’s public criticism, demand a critical examination of the Biden administration’s handling of border security and immigration reform. The question is no longer whether there is a crisis at the border, but whether the administration’s policies and apparent negligence are part of a calculated agenda to allow, or even encourage, this crisis to persist.

Effective governance, particularly in areas as complex and sensitive as immigration, requires not just strategic decision-making but also robust communication with those who have firsthand knowledge of the issues. The administration’s failure to engage with experienced officials like Ortiz, alongside policy decisions that have led to record numbers of illegal crossings, suggests a deliberate disregard for the consequences of these actions.

As the nation grapples with the fallout of these policies, the insights from Ortiz and the critique from Kennedy offer a crucial call to action. It’s time for a comprehensive reassessment of the Biden administration’s approach to border security and immigration policy. This reassessment must question not just the efficacy of current policies but the underlying intentions of an administration that seems all too willing to sacrifice national security and public safety for political agendas. The American people deserve transparency, accountability, and a government that prioritizes the security and well-being of its citizens above all else.