Trump plans to visit multiple borders to contrast with Harris from the ‘radical left’.

Former President Trump has recently expressed his intention to make several visits to the southern border as he gears up to tackle the ongoing migrant crisis and spotlight Vice President Kamala Harris in what is anticipated to be a significant feature of his re-election campaign.

During a recent call, Trump declared, “The answer is yes. I will be taking at least another trip or two trips or three trips, whatever is necessary,” in response to inquiries about his visit to the border. He emphasized that the specifics of these trips are yet to be finalized along with former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Thomas Homan and former National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd.

Trump, who has visited the border multiple times, touted his extensive knowledge of border issues and highlighted his plans to further engage with the region to address the crisis at hand.

Trump’s latest remarks come as part of a concerted effort to criticize Vice President Harris for her role in handling the border crisis. Harris was designated by President Biden in 2021 to spearhead diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of migration in the Northern Triangle countries.

However, Harris has been criticized for the surge in illegal crossings and violence at the border during her tenure. The White House has underscored the decrease in border apprehensions from these countries from FY 21 to FY 23 but the exact impact of her strategies on this decline remains unclear.

As the presumptive Democratic nominee, Harris has come under fire from Republicans for her handling of the border crisis, with Trump taking jabs at her for what he perceives as her failure to secure the border effectively.

Trump, in contrast, positioned himself as the solution to the current administration’s border security challenges, pledging to reverse Biden’s policies and prioritize a tougher stance on immigration if re-elected.

The Biden administration, however, blames the Republicans in Congress for the crisis, citing a lack of funding and reforms to address the broken immigration system. In response to Trump’s criticism, the Harris campaign referenced his controversial policies when he was in office and disparaged his focus on border security as a means to bolster his own image.

The administration has attempted to address the situation by implementing an executive order in June to restrict entries into the U.S., resulting in a significant decrease in encounters and releases at the border. Additionally, they have increased deportations and removals, with over 50,000 individuals being returned to their home countries.

Despite these efforts, the border situation remains a key issue in the lead-up to the upcoming elections, with reports of a migrant caravan making its way from the Mexican southern border, indicating a sense of urgency among migrants to reach the U.S. border before a potential Trump victory in November.