MAGA pressure on Congress on border security deal turns one of Biden’s main campaign issues into a potential advantage

On Wednesday, February 7, the Senate failed to vote on a border security bill that includes aid to Ukraine and Israel. For months, Republicans have insisted that any additional aid to the two U.S. allies should be aimed at addressing the large number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, which is a major concern for voters.

Most Republicans rejected the package when unveiled on Sunday, February 4, even though it contained many of their priorities.

Former President Donald Trump, who pressured them to reject any compromise, made calls for tough immigration controls a feature of his campaign to defeat President Joe Biden in the November election.