Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, but now that President Joe Biden is in office, she has been noticeably silent on the issue.
When asked why she has not visited the border under Biden like she did under Trump, AOC dodged the question.
The question was posed to AOC during an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes. Hayes asked, “Do you think it’s important to go to the border and see what’s happening?”
AOC responded, “I think it’s important to listen to the people who are on the ground and to listen to the people who are actually experiencing this.”
When pressed further, AOC said, “I think it’s important to listen to the people who are actually experiencing this, and I think it’s important to listen to the people who are on the ground.”
AOC’s response was met with criticism from many who accused her of hypocrisy. After all, AOC had previously visited the border under Trump and had been vocal in her criticism of his immigration policies.
However, it appears that AOC is now taking a different approach under Biden. Instead of visiting the border, she is focusing on listening to those who are “on the ground” and “experiencing this.”
This approach is in line with the Biden administration’s approach to immigration. The administration has emphasized the importance of listening to those who are affected by immigration policies and has taken steps to ensure that their voices are heard.
For example, the Biden administration has created a task force to address the root causes of migration and has appointed a special envoy to the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
The Biden administration has also taken steps to ensure that those who are affected by immigration policies are given a voice in the process. For example, the administration has created a new office to ensure that the voices of immigrants and refugees are heard in the policymaking process.
In addition, the Biden administration has taken steps to ensure that those who are affected by immigration policies are treated with dignity and respect. For example, the administration has ended the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy and has taken steps to ensure that those who are seeking asylum are given a fair hearing.
It is clear that the Biden administration is taking a different approach to immigration than the Trump administration. AOC’s decision to focus on listening to those who are affected by immigration policies is in line with the Biden administration’s approach.
While AOC’s decision to not visit the border under Biden may be seen as hypocritical by some, it is important to remember that the Biden administration is taking a different approach to immigration than the Trump administration. AOC’s decision to focus on listening to those who are affected by immigration policies is in line with the Biden administration’s approach and is a positive step forward.