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Home Front: Politix
'Joe Biden can't be bothered to speak to the Border Patrol
2024-03-05
[Washington Examiner] For someone who is supposed to be running the United States government, President Joe Biden doesn’t seem to interact much with those working for him or know what they are doing.

A few weeks removed from the Pentagon hiding the physical condition of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin from the president, the former chief of the U.S. Border Patrol revealed Sunday that he never once talked to Biden during his two years on the job.

"I’ve never had one conversation with the president or vice president," Raul Ortiz, who was the chief of the Border Patrol from August 2021 until his retirement last year, said in a 60 Minutes interview Sunday. "I was the chief of the Border Patrol. I commanded 21,000 people. That’s a problem."
Do Border Patrol chiefs generally meet with presidents outside of photo ops? Personally, I’d rather not meet with President Biden unless it’s absolutely necessary — even photo ops, but I’m funny that way.
Posted by:Besoeker

#7  And the personel of the Border Patrol are hugely relieved. If he doesn't talk to you, you don't have to worry about keeping the look of disbelief and contempt off your face.
Posted by: ed in texas   2024-03-05 14:26  

#6  Well, to be honest, FJB hasn't been talking to anyone lately.
Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839   2024-03-05 13:10  

#5  
If you see someone talking to him, assume that they are not to be trusted going forward.

Very good advice!
Posted by: Gromble Dribble4342   2024-03-05 09:28  

#4  Joe only meets with folks willing to make a testimonial about his coherence afterwards - press included. If you see someone talking to him, assume that they are not to be trusted going forward.
Posted by: Super Hose   2024-03-05 09:18  

#3  Anyone who does dare meet the POTUS had best stay upwind.
Posted by: Gromble Dribble4342   2024-03-05 09:15  

#2  Joe Bi-de-bi-de-bi-de-bi-de can't be bothered to speak coherently.
Posted by: Gromble Dribble4342   2024-03-05 09:14  

#1  He's not a decision maker, he's in the club car. He has no need to consult with anyone.
Posted by: Besoeker   2024-03-05 02:25  

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