Chicago is allocating nearly 18 million taxpayer dollars to provide food for undocumented migrants in the city, sparking controversy among Illinois voters who are already struggling to make ends meet in the current economic climate. The issue of illegal immigration and the ongoing migrant crisis has prompted Darren Bailey, a congressional candidate from Illinois, to visit the border town of Eagle Pass and advocate for improved border security and the needs of potential constituents.
Bailey's trip to the border has drawn attention to the fact that, while he took it upon himself to witness the situation firsthand, President Joe Biden has not visited the border despite being the one responsible for the crisis. This has raised questions about the president's commitment to addressing the issue.