On Monday, a heated exchange unfolded between Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’s call for more border agents. Doocy pressed Jean-Pierre, suggesting Harris’s stance implied dissatisfaction with President Biden’s handling of the border crisis, told the Hill.
“How long have you guys known that Vice President Harris does not think President Biden is doing a good job at the border?” Doocy questioned, leading to a back-and-forth in which Jean-Pierre refuted the claim, emphasizing that there’s “no daylight” between Harris and Biden on this issue.
Jean-Pierre insisted that the need for more border agents aligns with Biden’s goals but blamed Republicans and former President Donald Trump for obstructing bipartisan efforts to improve border security. She reiterated that the administration supports increasing border patrols and accused GOP opposition of stalling progress.
The exchange highlighted the ongoing tension between the White House and Fox News, especially on matters of border security, a key issue in upcoming elections. Jean-Pierre’s firm stance aimed to dispel any notion of discord within the administration, reinforcing the unity between the President and Vice President on their approach to immigration policy.