Central Montana Times

U.S. Senator Steve Daines voiced strong criticism towards President Biden and Senate Democrats during a recent Republican Senate Leadership press conference. Daines expressed his concerns regarding the prioritization of installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the southern border over national security measures.

Daines highlighted the perceived misplaced priorities, stating, "The thing I have observed over the last couple of weeks is that President Biden, the Democratic allies in Congress, they care more about installing EV charging stations at the border than stopping terrorists." He further emphasized the need to focus on securing the border and completing the border wall to prevent potential security threats.

The Senator underscored a recent alarming incident involving an illegal immigrant from Lebanon who admitted to being a member of Hezbollah and expressed intentions to create a bomb upon entering the country. Daines referenced this concerning event to stress the urgency of addressing national security risks at the border.

In his remarks, Daines criticized the decision to allocate $1 billion towards environmental initiatives at the border, describing it as a disregard for the genuine security concerns of the American people. He remarked, "But instead, the President is going to spend $1 billion dollars to make the border greener, rather than more secure. It is truly a slap in the face to the American people who are rightfully concerned about the southern border and the complete dereliction of duty when it comes to our national security."

Senator Daines's statements reflect a broader debate surrounding the allocation of resources and attention towards environmental initiatives versus national security measures at the southern border. The ongoing discourse underscores the complexities and challenges faced in addressing multiple priorities within border security and environmental sustainability.