In a surprising and candid remark, Senator Bernie Sanders acknowledged that former President Donald Trump did a better job managing America’s southern border than President Joe Biden. Speaking in what many are calling a rare moment of agreement with Trump’s policies, Sanders declared, “If you don’t have any borders, you don’t have a nation.” He added, “Trump did a better job. I don’t like Trump, but we should have a secure border. It ain’t that hard to do. Biden didn’t do it.”

The statement immediately drew attention from across the political spectrum, as Sanders—long known as a progressive leader—appeared to align himself, at least in part, with a cornerstone of the Trump administration’s national security agenda: strong border enforcement. His acknowledgment underscores the growing frustration, even among Democrats, with the Biden administration’s inability to control record-level illegal crossings and chaotic immigration policy.

Sanders’ blunt assessment highlights a broader political shift, where the need for border integrity is increasingly viewed as a nonpartisan issue. His remarks echo what many Americans have felt over the past several years—that border security is fundamental to national sovereignty, regardless of political affiliation. Under Trump’s leadership, border apprehensions and illegal crossings sharply declined, aided by enforcement measures and cooperation agreements with Mexico and Central American nations.

In contrast, Biden’s policies—marked by reversals of Trump-era restrictions and weakened enforcement—have led to a historic influx of migrants and humanitarian crises along the southern border. Even traditionally liberal voices like Sanders are beginning to call attention to the consequences of open-border approaches and the strain they place on local communities, law enforcement, and public services.

Sanders’ admission represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing national debate. While he insists he is no supporter of Trump personally, his recognition of the former president’s success on border security underscores a truth that many in Washington have resisted: effective leadership requires tough decisions, and a secure border is not an ideological preference—it’s a necessity for maintaining a nation.