Brace yourself for a tale of missed warnings and mounting consequences as a leaked memo reveals President Joe Biden brushed aside urgent advice on immigration policy that could have spared the nation a border crisis.

According to the New York Post, newly surfaced document, reported by the New York Times, shows that Biden was cautioned by his own advisers during his 2020 campaign against then-President Trump that his immigration plans risked unleashing turmoil at the U.S. border. He largely disregarded their counsel, paving the way for unprecedented surges in crossings after taking office.

Back in 2020, while campaigning, Biden received a stark warning from his team about the potential fallout of his more open approach to immigration. This was compounded by backlogs from the prior administration and hardships tied to COVID-19.

Advisers Sounded Early Alarms on Crisis

The memo cautioned, “A potential surge could create chaos and a humanitarian crisis, overwhelm processing capacities and imperil the agenda of the new administration,” as Biden’s advisers wrote. One has to wonder—did the pull of a progressive agenda blind the campaign to the practical perils ahead?

The advisers didn’t just sound alarms; they offered solutions like streamlining the rejection of immigration claims. They also suggested setting up reception centers for asylum seekers and even transferring migrants to other countries.

Yet Biden turned away from these ideas, seemingly more focused on political optics than on-the-ground outcomes. This set the stage for a policy mess once he entered the White House.

Border Crossings Soared Under New Policies

Once in power, the border situation deteriorated fast, with crossings in Biden’s first three months surpassing any records from the previous administration. This was a clear signal that the warnings weren’t mere speculation.

Policy advisers kept pushing for tougher enforcement and measures to curb the flow of migrants. But top aides resisted, arguing that cracking down might upset progressive voters.

They also claimed immigration wasn’t a top concern for most Americans outside border regions. One can’t help but question that reasoning—ignoring a brewing crisis for the sake of a voter base feels like politics trumping pragmatism.

Rejected Plans Worsened Border Strain

Among the dismissed ideas was a practical plan to have federal authorities help local officials transport migrants to their final U.S. destinations. This could have eased the strain on overwhelmed border towns.

Biden’s aides rejected this, fearing it might encourage more asylum seekers to come. Ironically, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott later implemented a similar strategy on his own.

It’s frustrating to realize that a bit of foresight might have lessened the burden now weighing on border communities. Hindsight, as they say, is painfully clear.

Biden’s Late Response Raises Questions

Toward the end of his term, as political pressure mounted, Biden finally used executive authority to close the border without waiting for congressional action. His team framed this as a bold move.

“When it became clear Congress wouldn’t act, Biden took decisive action on his own,” a spokesperson for Biden told the Times. But isn’t it a bit late to play the hero after years of ignoring sound advice?

This delayed response leaves taxpayers and border states bearing the cost of earlier inaction. It’s a classic case of too little, too late, when proactive steps could have changed the narrative.