US President Joe Biden has agreed to strengthen immigration policy to ensure aid to Ukraine. About this write edition of The Wall Street Journal.
An immigration deal being worked out in the Senate would limit the ability of migrants to seek asylum at the southern border.
"The White House concession, some progressives say, signals that President Biden's leftward shift on immigration marks a turning point in his long political career". - says the source.
The newspaper notes that the deal, which would come in exchange for new military aid for Ukraine and Israel, has already faced major difficulties on Capitol Hill as House Republicans push for tougher demands.
According to the WSJ, Biden's concessions indicate not only his desire to provide aid to Ukraine, but also his rating among Americans.
Citing a CBS News poll, the publication notes: 68% of citizens said they disapprove of his immigration policy, and 63% want the president to strengthen it.
Throughout his 50-year political career, Biden has rarely tackled the difficult issue of immigration policy or maintained a moderate stance on it.
During his presidency, the administration tried to curb the increase in the number of migrants at the southern border. However, Republicans have taken up the issue, and a bipartisan deal is expected to end the debate.
According to the WSJ, Biden's concessions indicate not only his desire to provide aid to Ukraine, but also his rating among Americans.
Citing a CBS News poll, the publication notes: 68% of citizens said they disapprove of his immigration policy, and 63% want the president to strengthen it.
Throughout his 50-year political career, Biden has rarely tackled the difficult issue of immigration policy or maintained a moderate stance on it.
During his presidency, the administration tried to curb the increase in the number of migrants at the southern border. However, Republicans have taken up the issue, and a bipartisan deal is expected to end the debate.
