House Democratic representative from border district avoids answering questions about Kamala Harris’ immigration history: “Was she in charge of the border?”

After being tapped by President Biden in 2021 to assist with the immigration crisis at the border, Vice President Kamala Harris has faced scrutiny over her performance in handling the issue. This has sparked a debate among lawmakers, including Texas Democratic Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, who recently refused to comment on whether Harris did a “good job” as the so-called “border czar.”

During an encounter in a House office building, Gonzalez evaded the question by questioning Harris’ title as a “border czar” and ultimately chose not to provide a direct answer. This lack of response from Gonzalez follows a similar pattern from other House Democrats who have also avoided commenting on Harris’ performance in addressing illegal immigration.

As the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Harris’ track record on immigration is drawing attention not just from politicians but also from the media and the public. With Republicans seizing the opportunity to criticize Harris on this issue, her handling of immigration is likely to become a focal point in the upcoming political discourse.

Already, Republican Senate candidates in key swing states have launched ads targeting Harris’s immigration record, aiming to sway voters against her and her party. The debate over Harris’ role in immigration policy is set to intensify as the election season heats up.

It remains to be seen how Harris’s handling of the border crisis will impact her political future and the broader Democratic agenda. As the immigration issue continues to dominate the national conversation, lawmakers and voters alike are closely watching how Harris and the Biden administration address this pressing challenge.