Kamala Harris defended the Biden administration's immigration policies during a contentious interview, blaming Republicans for rejecting a bipartisan border security bill and claiming Trump prefers to exploit problems rather than solve them. Former President Bill Clinton's comments during a campaign for Harris have sparked controversy by suggesting that the death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley by an illegal immigrant could have been prevented with better vetting, indirectly blaming Trump's obstruction of a border bill. Clinton's remarks were criticized and used by Trump's campaign to highlight perceived failures in Biden-Harris immigration policies. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick echoed Clinton's sentiment, stating that incidents like Riley's death occur due to the current administration's lax border security. The National Border Patrol Council has endorsed Donald Trump, citing the need for stricter border security, aligning with the Republican narrative of strengthening immigration controls. The immigration debate continues to be a pivotal issue in the political discourse leading up to the elections.