Leaked Memo Shows Joe Biden Knew His Policies Would Trigger Chaos, Megyn Kelly Reacts [WATCH]

A memo written by Joe Biden’s advisors in August 2020 warned that his proposed immigration agenda could trigger “chaos” at the southern border, according
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A memo written by Joe Biden’s advisors in August 2020 warned that his proposed immigration agenda could trigger “chaos” at the southern border, according to reporting from the New York Times.

The memo, delivered during Biden’s presidential campaign, cautioned that policy shifts combined with economic pressures from Covid and the transition from the Trump administration could lead to a sharp rise in illegal border crossings.

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The advisors wrote, “A potential surge could create chaos and a humanitarian crisis, overwhelm processing capacities, and imperil the agenda of the new administration.”

The Times reported that while Biden “seemed to grasp the risk,” he and senior aides did not act on the recommendations.

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According to the report, the memo outlined multiple options intended to avert an expected influx.

Those proposals included making it easier to quickly reject asylum claims, transferring some migrants to other countries, continuing the Remain in Mexico policy, and holding migrants in “reception centers” until their cases could be processed.

The Times noted these were presented as tools to reduce pressure on the system and deter unlawful entries.

After taking office in January 2021, Biden implemented a series of immigration policy changes.

He issued a 100-day pause on deportations, ended construction of the border wall, suspended Remain in Mexico, narrowed enforcement categories for arrest, and sent draft legislation to Congress that included a pathway to citizenship for individuals in the country illegally.

The administration also acted on additional immigration measures during its first months.

These actions coincided with a significant rise in illegal border crossings.

As crossings increased, the Times reported that “advisers across the administration kept offering ideas to deter migrants. But political concerns remained. The result was paralysis.”

The Times also reported that some Biden-Harris administration officials internally suggested using federal resources to help migrants reach their intended destinations in cooperation with receiving cities.

That idea was rejected by senior advisors.

The report contrasted this internal proposal with Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s later decision to bus migrants to cities across the country.

According to the Times, “Many Biden officials came to view Mr. Abbott’s campaign as the point Democrats lost the debate.”

The article detailed that more substantial border policy changes did not emerge until Biden’s fourth year in office.

In June 2024, the administration imposed new limits on asylum processing.

These changes were announced months after immigration had risen to the top of voter concerns.

During his debate against Donald Trump, Biden was questioned about illegal immigration and why voters should trust him on the issue.

Shortly after, in July 2024, Biden withdrew from the presidential race.

The Times reported, “Anger over illegal migration helped return Mr Trump to the presidency, and he has enacted even more aggressive policies than those Mr. Biden first campaigned against.”

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