At the time, U.S. President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 7, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
(South Carolina) – Former President Joe Biden sparked a noticeable reaction during remarks at a Democratic event after asserting that his administration — not President Donald Trump — was responsible for closing the southern border.
According to attendees and video circulating online, Biden told the crowd that he took decisive action on border enforcement during his time in office, framing the move as a response to growing migration pressures. The moment, however, appeared to catch some in the audience off guard.
Clips from the event show what some viewers described as a pause or muted reaction from parts of the crowd following the comment. The exchange quickly spread across social media, where users debated both the accuracy of Biden’s claim and the response from attendees.
Immigration policy has remained one of the most politically charged issues in recent years. During Biden’s presidency, border encounters reached record highs before executive actions were taken to limit asylum processing once crossings surpassed certain thresholds. Critics argued the measures came too late, while supporters said they reflected necessary adjustments amid congressional gridlock.
