In a recent interview, Scott Baugh, former minority leader in the California State Assembly and candidate for the state's 47th Congressional District, directed a sharp message towards President Biden and his fellow Democrats regarding the infiltration of suspected illegal immigrants in the upscale beach town of Newport Beach, California. Baugh claimed that it is due to Biden's policies that more Americans are now living as if they were on the border's edge.

Baugh pointed to the existence of an open border as an "existential threat" to the country, noting that approximately 10 million illegal immigrants have crossed the border since Biden's election. He emphasized the need to halt this influx and reverse the current course in order to set the nation back on the right path.

The 47th Congressional District, which encompasses Newport Beach, witnessed a recent incident where around two dozen suspected illegal immigrants disembarked from a boat and escaped into the community without any obstacles. According to Baugh, similar occurrences happen regularly in Orange County, causing the area to feel like a border city. Baugh attributed these developments to the policies of his Democratic opponent, state Sen. Dave Min, who he claimed offers free health care, education, and benefits to illegal immigrants.

Baugh argued that such incentives act as a magnet, drawing people to come illegally, and called for stronger border enforcement to discourage further influx. He also criticized California's lenient approach to crime, referring to Proposition 47, which reduced penalties for certain offenses, as well as policies preventing local law enforcement from handing over illegal immigrants to federal authorities. According to Baugh, these policies invite more crime as there are no consequences for illegal actions.

If elected, Baugh pledged to prioritize tackling the border crisis and addressing the country's rising debt, which he believes has led to significant inflation under the Biden administration. He expressed confidence that undecided voters, fed up with crime, inflation, illegal immigration, and failing schools, would gravitate towards his vision for a brighter future.

In response to Baugh's statements, state Sen. Dave Min noted his commitment to bringing solutions and working across the aisle to address border issues in Congress. He criticized Baugh's party for obstructing a bipartisan agreement that would have funded fentanyl detection at ports of entry and increased border agents and enforcement officers.

Scott Baugh served as a state assemblyman from 1995 to 2000 and was the minority leader from 1999 to 2000. In 2022, he narrowly lost his bid to unseat Democrat Rep. Katie Porter in the 47th Congressional District.

As the campaigning continues, the debate over immigration policies, border security, and the broader implications for the country's future remains at the forefront of political discussions.