"Biden's St. Croix Vacation Amid Border Surge Ignites Republican Outrage"

Republicans are criticizing President Joe Biden for vacationing in the Virgin Islands amidst a growing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, where daily migrant crossings are surging. GOP members see Biden's absence as neglect of the border issue and a potential political advantage for the upcoming 2024 election year. The White House has not commented on the criticism, while a Biden ally has pointed out that former President Trump also took frequent vacations. Meanwhile, border towns like El Paso are struggling to manage the influx of migrants, with local resources being stretched thin.