White House Struggled With Migrant Surge In Its First 100 Days

White House Struggled With Migrant Surge In Its First 100 Days

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The video discusses the Biden administration's challenges in handling a surge of unaccompanied minors at the southern border. It highlights the administration's initial belief that their messaging would deter migration, which proved ineffective. The video outlines the efforts to manage the situation, including placing staff at border facilities and plans to restart an asylum program. It also addresses the need for long-term solutions, such as aid to Central America, and the political challenges faced. Public opinion on the administration's handling of the issue is also covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major challenges faced by the Biden administration regarding immigration?

Building a new border wall

Managing a surge of unaccompanied minors

Increasing visa applications

Decreasing the number of legal immigrants

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual step did HHS take to manage the influx of children?

Deporting children immediately

Placing staff at Border Patrol facilities

Sending children back to their home countries

Closing the border completely

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one proposed solution to address the root causes of migration?

Deporting all undocumented immigrants

Increasing border patrol agents

Sending aid to Central American nations

Building more detention centers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What program is the Biden administration planning to restart?

A program for minors to apply for asylum in their home country

A program to increase border security

A program to deport all undocumented immigrants

A program to build a new border wall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans think the president is handling the border surge well?

About 90%

About 50%

About 33%

About 75%