In the latest saga of misinformation and political spin, the mainstream media seems to be rewriting history in real-time. The New York Times recently attempted to paint a picture of President Biden’s administration as being advised against their own disastrous immigration policies. Little do they mention, however, that many people—whether right-of-center or even moderately left—have long been aware of the issues at hand, from increasing border crossings to overwhelmed social services. The media’s attempt to frame this as newfound revelation is not just disingenuous, it’s an outright insult to those who have been watching these events unfold with clear eyes.
The predictability of these tactics now follows a familiar playbook. It’s as if the press intentionally delays newsworthy stories, only to conveniently report them when politically expedient. This strategy is seemingly designed to mitigate public outrage and downplay accountability, allowing the progressive agenda to quietly march forward while the media skews public perception. When Texas Governor Abbott sent migrants to New York City, progressives pretended this was a noble act of humanity, only to later admit to the chaos it caused. Such moves expose the insincerity pervading the Democratic leadership’s dealings with border policy.
There’s a significant backstory, or at least we’re led to believe, where Biden’s immigration team purportedly received warnings from experts about the potential chaos his policies could unleash. Yet now, as it becomes crucial to appear balanced and thoughtful, the advisors are miraculously appearing as the voices of reason—albeit anonymously. The narrative here is that Biden was advised against these actions but chose to ignore such counsel. It’s a convenient storyline that conveniently absolves his party of responsibility while making it appear there was always an option for a different, more sensible path. If these advisors truly existed as portrayed, it’s curious they’re not stepping forward now as heroes, standing by their foresight.
An especially glaring example of media manipulation surrounds the infamous photograph of Border Patrol agents on horseback, an image misrepresented to suggest agents were whipping migrants. This narrative was disseminated without evidence, and though elements of it were exaggerated, the photo itself wasn’t a fabrication, and the incident was still used by media outlets to evoke misplaced sympathy and outrage. The original story was based on a misrepresentation, yet the picture persists as a tool to mislead the public about the true nature of the border crisis, distracting from real solutions that were once effective under prior administrations.
Ultimately, the Democrats’ handling of immigration reform is portrayed as a noble struggle derailed by uncompromising Republicans, when in fact, the reality is much simpler. Previous administration policies that effectively curtailed illegal border crossings have been swiftly undone, only to quietly be reconsidered as poll numbers dwindle. What’s painted as a complex, insoluble problem in need of “comprehensive reform” was already sufficiently addressed by measures like beefing up border security and upholding laws—essentially, locking the door. But such straightforward solutions don’t lend themselves to the dramatic narratives the media so desperately wishes to tell.
In the end, this saga is less about immigration and more about the attempt to script a narrative that aligns with progressive ideologies. By controlling what the public sees and when, they aim to reshape our perception of reality to serve their political ends. Yet, an increasing number of Americans recognize this manipulation for what it is—a concerted effort to look backward for blame, while glossing over the present failures and hoping nobody notices. Unfortunately for them, more people are noticing every day.
