A Border Patrol agent has criticized the Biden-Harris administration for what he describes as a shift in the agency’s role from border enforcement to assisting migrants. Zachary Apotheker, who has been with the Border Patrol since 2020, argues that the agency is now acting as a “migrant concierge service.”
Since President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took office, more than 8 million migrants have entered the U.S. through the southern border. Apotheker is alarmed by the presence of members from violent gangs such as Tren de Aragua and the increasing number of illegal crossings.
He has raised concerns about the handling of unaccompanied migrant children, many of whom lack proper documentation and biometric data. There is also a troubling backlog in the immigration system, with 291,000 children released into the U.S. without scheduled court appearances and 32,000 missing their hearings.
In his critique, Apotheker mentioned the personal impact of current policies on American citizens. He stated, “When I see people from another country coming here, getting resources beyond what the American citizen can get, that’s where I have to draw the line.” He is worried about the rise in crime and the allocation of resources to migrants that could otherwise benefit Americans.
Apotheker is prepared to risk his position to highlight what he believes are severe issues with border management. The White House and Border Patrol have not yet commented on his statements.
