The flood of migrants sent to Democratic-run cities has led to a shift in how the party views the ongoing border crisis. CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez reported that the surge in migrants arriving in cities like New York and Chicago has forced many Democrats to reconsider their position on immigration, a topic that has become increasingly critical ahead of the next election.
At the start of the Biden administration, the Democratic Party was more focused on reforming the immigration system. However, the realities of dealing with the overwhelming number of migrants at the border and the strain it has placed on their cities have forced a change in tone. Vice President Kamala Harris, who once took a more lenient stance, is now speaking more aggressively about securing the border.
Jake Tapper, during a segment on CNN, asked Alvarez whether Harris had addressed why her views have changed since 2019. Alvarez pointed out that Harris has avoided directly answering that question, instead emphasizing the work the administration has done to handle the border crisis.
This shift comes as President Donald Trump continues to lead in polls on immigration, with many voters trusting him more on the issue than the Biden administration. The pressure on Democrats is mounting as they face the challenge of balancing humanitarian concerns with the practical realities of managing the border.
