A resurfaced video of Joe Biden from January 5 has reignited criticism over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border and his often-controversial remarks.

The video, which gained significant traction on Monday, captures Biden making claims about border security and taking aim at reporters.

During the clip, Biden stated that upon entering the White House, “the numbers came way down, number one.”

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He also claimed credit for pushing for bipartisan efforts to increase border personnel.

“Number two, we had a circumstance where I pushed very hard for bipartisan agreement to put more people on the border, more, more Secret Service agents. And guess what? He’s on the phone saying, ‘Don’t do it. Don’t do it.’ Make me look bad.”

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Critics were quick to challenge Biden’s statements.

Data shows that illegal border crossings surged after Biden took office, a trend widely attributed to his administration’s rollback of Trump-era immigration policies.

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As Townhall’s Guy Benson pointed out, Biden’s claim of a reduction in border crossings does not align with the numbers, which have reached record highs during his tenure.

The reference to “Secret Service agents” at the border also raised questions. The Secret Service is not responsible for border enforcement, a duty primarily handled by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Biden’s apparent confusion about federal agencies has led to further scrutiny of his public remarks.

The January video also included Biden’s fiery comments about reporters.

He claimed to have “known more world leaders than any of them had met in their g***amn lives,” adding to the growing list of controversial statements made during his presidency.

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While these remarks received some media attention earlier in January, the broader context of the video is only now coming to light.

This incident follows a string of gaffes in recent weeks as Biden prepares to leave office.

On a separate occasion, he commented on Kamala Harris’s performance in the 2024 election, stating, “Kamala could have beaten Trump,” despite her decisive loss to President-elect Donald Trump.

Biden also drew attention for saying he was waiting to hear from Trump before finalizing his list of presidential pardons, a statement many found puzzling.

Biden’s tenure has faced significant criticism over border policies.

Upon entering office, he reversed several key Trump-era measures, including the “Remain in Mexico” policy and border wall construction.

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These actions have been linked to the surge in illegal crossings, with critics arguing that Biden’s policies incentivized unlawful immigration.

In his remarks from the January video, Biden appeared to deflect responsibility for the border crisis, instead suggesting that Trump’s actions hindered bipartisan solutions.

However, Biden’s claims of progress on border security have been consistently challenged by Republicans and border-state officials, who argue that his policies exacerbated the crisis.

With only seven days remaining in his presidency, Biden’s controversial remarks and policy decisions continue to draw attention.

As the nation prepares for President-elect Trump’s inauguration, Biden is expected to return to his home in Delaware with First Lady Jill Biden.

The viral video serves as a reminder of the tumultuous nature of Biden’s presidency, marked by repeated disputes over his policies, public statements, and handling of critical issues like immigration.

Critics say the footage highlights the administration’s struggles to maintain consistency and clarity as it approaches its final days.

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