A former top-ranking U.S. border official suggested one reason the migration crisis at the southern border has continued for 40 months is because the Biden administration has not clearly identified the problem, much less a solution.

Recently retired Border Patrol Deputy Chief Matthew Hudak told the Washington Examiner in an exclusive interview in May that while some parts of the White House and Department of Homeland Security prioritized following through on President Joe Biden’s campaign promises, they have pursued a plethora of initiatives that do not line up with the Border Patrol’s strategies.