Biden Acknowledges “Thousands a Day” at the Border — While in Poland; Analysts Call Europe Trip a Series of Blunders at 34% Approval

On 3/26/2022, Biden finally acknowledged “thousands of people a day, literally not figuratively” crossing the U.S. southern border — but only while in Poland, comparing the Ukrainian refugee crisis to his own border crisis. Analysts noted it was “one of the only times we hear him talk about the southern border” and called it “an egregious comparison.” Fox analysts reviewed Biden’s Europe trip as a series of blunders — from saying “sanctions never deter” to “disseminate food shortages” to telling troops “don’t jump” to suggesting U.S. troops would enter Ukraine. His approval sat at 34%.

”Thousands of People a Day” — Admitted in Poland

Biden made the admission during a visit with Ukrainian refugees in Poland. “The fact that you have so many Ukrainians seeking refuge in this country of Poland — we understand that, because we have on our southern border thousands of people a day, literally, not figuratively, trying to get into the United States,” Biden said.

Analysts immediately noted the irony. “Meandering, not sure what his point is, but he did bring up the southern border — a crisis that he created,” a Fox analyst said. “One of the only times we hear him talk about the southern border.”

“What an egregious comparison,” another analyst added. “It just goes to show President Joe Biden, he’s not all there.”

The Europe Trip Blunder Recap

Fox reviewed the full catalog of Biden’s Europe trip gaffes:

“Sanctions never deter”: Biden contradicted months of his own administration’s messaging by declaring sanctions were never meant to deter Putin.

“Disseminate food shortages”: Biden said the U.S. would work to “increase and disseminate more rapidly food shortages” — apparently meaning the opposite of what he said.

“Don’t jump”: Biden told members of the 82nd Airborne Division “don’t jump” as an opening joke.

Troops to Ukraine: Biden suggested American troops would see the situation in Ukraine firsthand — “you’re going to see when you’re there” — which the White House immediately walked back. “The worst blunder, I think, of his presidency — suggesting that American troops were going to get involved,” an analyst said. “Really dangerous when we’re dealing with a nuclear power.”

34% Approval

Biden’s approval remained at historic lows despite the wartime setting that typically boosts presidential numbers. “Biden’s approval numbers are still just at 34%,” an analyst reported. “Doesn’t spell good news for the midterms.”

“The White House was hoping that this war would buoy the president — wartime president — that it would boost his leadership image. Hasn’t worked,” the analyst said. “I’m surprised it’s that high.”

Biden With Refugees

The video captured Biden’s interactions with Ukrainian refugees in Poland. He spoke to children and families, saying “tell her I want to take her home” to a translator about a young girl. He posed for photos and received pizza from refugees.

Biden told one family: “I’ve got four little girls at home — granddaughters. They love grandpa. I’m crazy about them.”

A Ukrainian refugee told Biden through a translator: “When you start, we will help you. We trust you. We have full trust in you."

"Birthing Parent”

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg was shown describing parental leave policy using the phrase “birthing parent” instead of “mother.” “We give it to all parents, whether you are the birthing parent, adoptive parent, whatever,” Buttigieg said.

The Broader Pattern

The Europe trip crystallized concerns that had been building since the Afghanistan withdrawal. Each unscripted moment revealed either a lack of awareness of the implications of presidential words or an inability to stay on message during the most consequential foreign policy crisis in decades. The White House was forced into a pattern of real-time damage control — issuing corrections and clarifications within minutes of Biden’s statements — that undermined the very credibility the trip was designed to project.

The border admission was particularly telling. Biden had spent over a year avoiding direct acknowledgment of the crisis at the southern border. When he finally said “thousands a day,” it was not in a policy address or press conference at home — it was an offhand comment to Polish refugees, comparing their plight to the border he had refused to visit.

Key Takeaways

• Biden acknowledged “thousands of people a day, literally not figuratively” crossing the border — but only while in Poland, comparing it to the Ukrainian refugee crisis.
• Analysts called the Europe trip a series of blunders: “sanctions never deter,” “disseminate food shortages,” “don’t jump,” and suggesting troops would enter Ukraine.
• Biden’s approval sat at 34% despite the wartime setting that typically boosts presidential numbers; an analyst said “I’m surprised it’s that high.”
• The White House had to immediately walk back Biden’s suggestion that U.S. troops would see the situation in Ukraine — “really dangerous with a nuclear power.”
• It was “one of the only times” Biden acknowledged the border crisis publicly, according to analysts.

Transcript Highlights

The following is transcribed from the video audio (unverified — AI-generated from audio).

• We have on our southern border thousands of people a day, literally not figuratively, trying to get into the United States.
• One of the only times we hear him talk about the southern border — a crisis that he created. What an egregious comparison.
• Biden’s approval numbers still at 34%. Doesn’t spell good news for the midterms. I’m surprised it’s that high.
• The worst blunder of his presidency — suggesting American troops were going to get involved. Really dangerous with a nuclear power.
• Sanctions never deter. He said he hoped to increase and disseminate food shortages.
• When you start, we will help you. We trust you. We have full trust in you.

Full transcript: 968 words transcribed via Whisper AI.