The labor union representing US Customs and Border Protection agents set the record straight Thursday after President Biden claimed to have the support of its members during his debate with former President Donald Trump.
US Border Patrol The National Border Patrol Council spoke about Biden's claim that "The Border Patrol endorsed me, endorsed my position at the border." Anadolu via Getty Images "To be clear, we never have and never will endorse Biden," the union posted on X. The National Border Patrol Council represents about 18,000 Border Patrol agents and support personnel, maintaining a 90% membership rate among eligible agents.
Biden speaks at Georgia Waffle House following debate performance: 'I think we did well' Body language experts break down Trump-Biden debate: What was said when the mics weren't on The group tepidly endorsed the bipartisan immigration reform bill crafted by the White House and Senate negotiators in February, calling it "Not perfect" but "Far better" than passing nothing.
The National Border Patrol Council has frequently criticized Biden's handling of the border crisis as well as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Nearly 8 million migrants have crossed the southern border into the US since Biden took office, including a record of nearly 2.5 million people in fiscal year 2023 alone.
Joe Biden President Joe Biden speaks during a presidential debate with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
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