Under President Joe Biden, the southern border has seen an unprecedented surge in unauthorized entries. In his first year alone, the U.S. Border Patrol encountered over 1.6 million migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border—more than four times the previous year's figures and the highest annual total ever recorded. This immigration catastrophe has sparked fierce debate, with Democrats downplaying the threat and Republicans, particularly those on the fringes, overplaying it. But beyond the staggering numbers, the U.S. faces severe risks from these enormous waves of illegal migrants, including transnational criminals, potential terrorists, and immense strain on resources. To understand the origins and consequences of Biden's disastrous border policy, I sat down with Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies. This is Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose. I’m Andrew Jose, a Washington, DC-based security policy analyst and news reporter, bringing you timely analyses and commentary on issues in international relations, war, and security policy. The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media. Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose is an initiative of Andrew Jose Media