Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., recently made headlines after declining to answer a reporter’s question about Vice President Kamala Harris’ performance as “border czar.” Instead, Hoyle shifted the focus to former President Trump, blaming him for the current state of the border.
When pressed about Harris’ role as border czar, Hoyle insisted that Harris was never in that position and continued to deflect questions by pointing fingers at Trump. This response has sparked controversy and raised questions about Harris’ involvement in addressing the border crisis.
Hoyle’s avoidance of the topic adds her to a growing list of House Democrats who have either sidestepped questions about Harris’ record on immigration or denied her title as border czar. Despite being tasked by President Biden to address the root causes of mass migration from Central and South America, Harris’ role in the border crisis remains a contentious issue.
Critics have accused Hoyle of attempting to rewrite history and avoiding accountability for the border crisis. The National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson, Ben Petersen, criticized Hoyle for her refusal to address the issue and suggested that her actions could endanger Oregon families.
As Hoyle gears up for re-election in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, her handling of the border crisis and stance on Harris’ involvement will likely be scrutinized by voters. The Cook Political report currently ranks her race as “likely Democrat,” but her response to questions about the border could impact her standing with constituents.
Fox News Digital reached out to Hoyle’s office for comment but did not receive a response. The ongoing border crisis continues to be a hot-button issue, and updates can be found on the Fox News Digital immigration hub.
