Former Cabinet secretary and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar has criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis, saying they ‘woke up too late’ to address the issue. Salazar, who served under Presidents Obama and Biden, argued that the administration’s failure to prioritize Mexico and effectively communicate its strategy has contributed to the crisis.

Border Crisis

Salazar’s comments come as the Biden administration faces criticism for its handling of the border crisis. The administration has been accused of not doing enough to address the surge in illegal immigrant crossings, with some arguing that their policies have actually encouraged more people to attempt to cross the border.

Salazar’s proposed ‘Borderlands Platform’ calls for a ‘New American Alliance’ among the United States, Mexico, and Canada, including deeper security cooperation, expanded labor mobility, and renewed investment in North American trade. He argued that immigration policy should be treated as both a national security and economic issue, rather than solely a domestic political fight.

The Biden administration has faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans for its handling of the border crisis. Some have argued that the administration’s policies have been too lenient, while others have argued that they have been too restrictive.

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