When a building falls apart, who do you turn to for advice on its structure? If you’re the New York Times, you might highlight the insights of an architect who’s not exactly a medical expert but still has something to say.
“I was one of Biden’s border advisers. Here’s how to fix the immigration system,” was the headline that sparked quite a reaction.
In a guest essay for the NYT, Blas Nuñez-Neto, who served as the Secretary for Border and Immigration Policy at the Department of Homeland Security during Biden’s presidency, shared his thoughts. It’s intriguing that a piece like this would grab so much attention, don’t you think?
It’s almost amusing how the headline was received—with laughter buzzing around social media.
Some users took it further. One mentioned, “I hosted Feelfest. Here’s how Musical Fest runs it,” while another chimed in with a joke about an arsonist claiming to know how to put out fires. There’s something about the humor in these reactions that makes me smile.
Even Vice President JD Vance didn’t hold back at a rally in Pennsylvania, poking fun at the NYT’s advice on immigration.
JD Vance Roasts NYT’s Biden Border Adviser Op-Ed
Vance questioned, “What does he know about fixing our immigration system?” reinforcing the idea that, well, it was the Biden administration that created the current issues. He seems to enjoy the banter.
Following up on this, Vance referenced a humorous post from the DHS, likening it to an absurd sports analogy—“I’m a Cincinnati Bengals player; here’s how you win the Super Bowl.” It’s all rather entertaining.
Let’s be honest: the NYT has a knack for sparking chatter, perhaps for the sake of provocation.
Nuñez-Neto discusses the increase in illegal crossings under Biden as, he argues, a crisis. But then, he quickly points fingers at broken immigration laws and a lack of resources, which, while valid, feels a bit like shifting blame.
What does Nuñez-Neto propose as a solution? He points to the Department of Homeland Security’s “innovative approach” aimed at addressing illegal transitions from Venezuela, claiming this has significantly lessened irregular migrations. But, of course, one might question the metrics behind such claims.
Interestingly, on the same day Nuñez-Neto’s piece was published, there was news about border security from the US Customs and Border Protection, noting historic lows in illegal crossings. It raises an eyebrow, doesn’t it?
However, criticism doesn’t stop there. Nuñez-Neto is dismissive of Trump’s leadership during a quieter period at the borders, suggesting the calm came at a substantial cost.
Throughout his commentary, it seems he’s more focused on crafting justifications than on tangible policies. One has to wonder when he might actually present effective solutions.
It’s all a bit of a tangled web, and perhaps it has more layers than we realize.
