In the video, hundreds of migrants from various regions attempted to breach the border in El Paso, Texas, after being directed south of the concertina wire by the National Guard under the cover of darkness.
The migrants successfully breached the wire barrier, outnumbered the National Guard forces, and proceeded towards the border.
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Jean-Pierre attributed blame to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, accusing him of politicizing the border situation. She stated, "I have not discussed that video with the president... However, I believe that is a matter for the Republican governor of Texas to address and comment on."
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She further asserted, "This is an issue he should confront and directly engage with."
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Despite the ongoing controversy, Jean-Pierre emphasized that President Biden is actively pursuing immigration legislation.
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In a separate development, the Biden administration initiated legal action against Texas to dismantle razor wire along the border. The US Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of the administration, permitting Border Patrol agents to remove the razor wire installed along the Texas-Mexico border.
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Governor Greg Abbott had previously installed approximately 30 miles of razor wire near Eagle Pass to impede the influx of undocumented migrants facilitated by the Biden administration.
In response to the administration's actions, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit contesting the removal of the razor wire. Despite legal challenges, Jean-Pierre insinuated that Governor Abbott is to blame for the surge of illegal crossings.
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