Biden admits border is not secure amid funding fight

Published January 19, 2024 6:31pm ET



President Joe Biden conceded the U.S. border is not secure as he negotiates with lawmakers for more federal funds as part of his national security-focused supplemental request.

“No, it’s not,” Biden told reporters Friday. “I haven’t believed that for the last 10 years. And I’ve said it for the last 10 years. Give me the money.”

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