Biden's Border Claims Crumble Against Official Statistics

Glenn Gilmour, 1/15/2025Folks, we're witnessing pure political theater! Biden's flat-out denying the border crisis he created while Trump's campaign bizarrely platforms an imam with questionable ties. The radical left can't hide from CBP's numbers, and the Trump team's judgment here is raising serious red flags. Wake up, America – our leaders are playing dangerous games!

During an unscripted moment at the State Department, Biden — whom Special Counsel Robert Hur recently characterized as an elderly man with a poor memory — made the remarkable claim that illegal migration numbers "came way down" after he assumed office. The reality, however, tells a markedly different story.

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, unauthorized crossings at the southern border surged dramatically during Biden's first three years in office. While early 2024 has witnessed a sharp decline, these numbers still tower above the pre-Biden era — creating a stark contrast between presidential rhetoric and statistical reality.

The administration's border challenges emerge alongside another politically charged development — the selection of Imam Husham Al-Husainy to deliver a benediction at Trump's upcoming event. Al-Husainy, who leads the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center in Dearborn, Michigan, brings his own contentious history to the political stage.

The Middle East Forum — a conservative nonprofit focused on Islamic issues — pulls no punches in its assessment, describing Al-Husainy as "a radical anti-Semitic, pro-Hezbollah Shia imam" with "a significant history of extremism." This characterization stems partly from a notorious 2007 appearance on "Hannity and Colmes," where Al-Husainy repeatedly sidestepped direct questions about Hezbollah's terrorist designation.

"Hezbollah is a Lebanese organization. And I've got nothing to do with that," Al-Husainy declared during the heated exchange — despite the U.S. State Department's clear designation of Hezbollah as a foreign terrorist organization since 1997.

In a political twist that exemplifies the increasingly complex nature of American political allegiances, Al-Husainy has emerged as a Trump supporter. "I am supporting Donald Trump because he opposes gay marriage and he is the most Christian person in the election," the imam stated last October — though notably, Trump has not advocated for a federal ban on same-sex marriage.

These parallel narratives — Biden's contested border claims and Al-Husainy's controversial emergence in Trump's circle — highlight the increasingly labyrinthine nature of American political discourse. As both major political figures grapple with messaging challenges, the truth becomes ever more elusive in a landscape where perception and reality frequently collide.

The confluence of these stories underscores a broader pattern in contemporary American politics — where factual accuracy often takes a back seat to narrative construction, and unlikely alliances form across traditional political and ideological boundaries. As the nation hurtles toward another contentious election cycle, these developments signal the continuing evolution of political alignments and the growing complexity of public discourse in an increasingly polarized America.

In a stunning display of conflicting narratives gripping American politics, President Joe Biden's recent claims about migration numbers have collided head-on with official data — while a controversial imam's scheduled appearance at Donald Trump's upcoming events adds another layer to an already complex political landscape.During an unscripted moment at the State Department, Biden — whom Special Counsel Robert Hur recently characterized as an elderly man with a poor memory — made the remarkable claim that illegal migration numbers "came way down" after he assumed office. The reality, however, tells a markedly different story.According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, unauthorized crossings at the southern border surged dramatically during Biden's first three years in office. While early 2024 has witnessed a sharp decline, these numbers still tower above the pre-Biden era — creating a stark contrast between presidential rhetoric and statistical reality.The administration's border challenges emerge alongside another politically charged development — the selection of Imam Husham Al-Husainy to deliver a benediction at Trump's upcoming event. Al-Husainy, who leads the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center in Dearborn, Michigan, brings his own contentious history to the political stage.The Middle East Forum — a conservative nonprofit focused on Islamic issues — pulls no punches in its assessment, describing Al-Husainy as "a radical anti-Semitic, pro-Hezbollah Shia imam" with "a significant history of extremism." This characterization stems partly from a notorious 2007 appearance on "Hannity and Colmes," where Al-Husainy repeatedly sidestepped direct questions about Hezbollah's terrorist designation."Hezbollah is a Lebanese organization. And I've got nothing to do with that," Al-Husainy declared during the heated exchange — despite the U.S. State Department's clear designation of Hezbollah as a foreign terrorist organization since 1997.In a political twist that exemplifies the increasingly complex nature of American political allegiances, Al-Husainy has emerged as a Trump supporter. "I am supporting Donald Trump because he opposes gay marriage and he is the most Christian person in the election," the imam stated last October — though notably, Trump has not advocated for a federal ban on same-sex marriage.These parallel narratives — Biden's contested border claims and Al-Husainy's controversial emergence in Trump's circle — highlight the increasingly labyrinthine nature of American political discourse. As both major political figures grapple with messaging challenges, the truth becomes ever more elusive in a landscape where perception and reality frequently collide.The confluence of these stories underscores a broader pattern in contemporary American politics — where factual accuracy often takes a back seat to narrative construction, and unlikely alliances form across traditional political and ideological boundaries. As the nation hurtles toward another contentious election cycle, these developments signal the continuing evolution of political alignments and the growing complexity of public discourse in an increasingly polarized America.