The president and Republican lawmakers seek to frame undocumented immigrants as a threat in ongoing political messaging. They argue that unauthorized migration poses dangers that justify their policy priorities and enforcement approaches.
In response, Democrats are attempting to reframe the administration’s crackdown as the true source of peril, portraying its actions as excessive or harmful rather than protective. They emphasize the potential consequences of aggressive immigration measures on communities and legal processes.
The debate centers on how border security and immigration enforcement should be described and assessed, with competing narratives from the administration's supporters and opposition lawmakers about risk, safety, and policy impact.