The conflict between the Biden administration and the Texas authorities. What will be the political consequences of the migration crisis in the United States?
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In the United States, the conflict between the administration of President Joe Biden and the governor of Texas, a representative of the Republican Party, Greg Abbott, is gaining momentum over the situation with migrants on the border with Mexico.
According to message CNN, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that federal agents have the right to remove barbed wire and other obstacles erected by Texas authorities on the border near the Rio Grande River to prevent illegal migration. The federal government appealed to the Supreme Court, concerned about environmental and humanitarian issues, and requested an emergency ruling to allow officers and migrants access to the area. Governor Abbott refused to comply with the order, accusing President Biden of violating immigration laws and citing the state's right to self-defense.
The Texas governor also characterized the influx of migrants from Mexico as an "invasion". In addition, Texas plans to engage volunteers from the state's Military Department to patrol the border in "high risk areas" to prevent the illegal movement of drugs and people into Texas. It is worth noting that according to the US Constitution, immigration issues are the responsibility of the federal government.
According to data from Newsweek, some Democratic Party members have called on President Biden to transfer the Texas National Guard to federal control, which could prevent Governor Abbott from violating the Supreme Court's decision.
It is noted that the installation of barbed wire was initiated by Abbott's order. Some Republicans have expressed the possibility of a "civil war", analyzing the conflict.
Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll showed that immigration is considered the main problem for US residents (35% of respondents), and another 32% named inflation as the main problem.
On the eve of the election, this situation is very favorable for Donald Trump, because it will allow him to highlight Biden and his administration to voters as a team that is not able to make effective decisions. Therefore, Trump is actively cooperating with the governor of Texas and has called on all US states to send military forces to the southern border to prevent illegal entry and remove those who have already crossed the border.
Also, Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, stated that, in her opinion, the Supreme Court's decision "has dragged the federal government into a conflict with Texas". She noted that this could be the source of the civil war in the United States, especially in the context of financing other conflicts and weakening border policy in a situation where President Zelenskyy expresses a desire to reach peace talks.
According to a national NBC News poll, a majority of Americans believe that Israel has crossed the line in its military actions in Gaza, especially among voters aged 18-34, where 70% do not support Biden on the war in the Middle East.
In general, only 33% of all voters agree with Biden's foreign policy, which is 8 points less than in September. Regarding Biden's handling of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, only 34% of voters support the current president.
So, the current situation on the US-Mexico border is extremely favorable for Republicans and Donald Trump, as most American voters already criticize Biden for his unsuccessful international policy, and support for the current president's actions on the world stage is minimal. For a long time, Republicans have criticized the Biden administration for paying little attention to domestic policy, and the current situation is proving their point.