NW Valley Times

Arizona State Representative Debbie Lesko stated that President Biden's executive orders from four years ago undermined former "President Trump's border policies," and now Biden is "blaming Republicans" for the resulting "border crisis." Lesko made this statement in a June 28 post on X.

"Nearly four years ago, President Biden signed many executive orders aimed at undermining President Trump's border policies," said Lesko. "Nearly four years later, Biden's blaming Republicans for a border crisis he himself caused."

In 2021, President Biden issued an executive order to shift immigration policy. This action included revoking Executive Order 13768, signaling a change from previous administration policies. Relevant agencies were tasked with reviewing and revising their actions to align with the new priorities outlined in the order. The executive order directed key officials to take appropriate action, such as issuing revised guidance, to ensure consistency with applicable laws, according to Whitehouse.gov.

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"I’ve come here today to do what the Republicans in Congress refuse to do: take the necessary steps to secure our border," said Biden in a statement according to Whitehouse.gov. "I’m moving past Republican obstruction and using the executive authorities available to me as president to do what I can on my own to address the border."

Lesko represents Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. She joined the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018 and is now serving her third full term. Lesko serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. She is also the Region 13 Steering Representative for the Republican Steering Committee and a member of the Whip Team. According to House.gov, she founded the Protect Kids Caucus and co-chairs the Women in STEM Caucus, the Values Action Team, and the Congressional Western Caucus. Before her congressional role, Lesko served in the Arizona Legislature for nine years.