Trump and Biden Stage Dueling Border Visits to Spotlight Immigration Politics
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Visiting the U.S.-Mexico border has become a potent form of political theater for leaders to show they care about immigration.
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The border imagery serves as a backdrop for drawing attention to the immigration crisis or attacking political opponents.
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Trump and Biden are making dueling trips to the border on Thursday to highlight their opposing stances.
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Immigration has become one of Biden's biggest political liabilities that Republicans like Trump highlight.
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While past presidents visited the border, it's become more divisive and politically sensitive recently.