Washington, D.C. – July 9, 2025
In a stunning admission that has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party, former Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged that former President Donald Trump was “right” about the crisis at the U.S. southern border, blaming Democrats for enabling what he described as a “migrant siege.”
During a candid interview with a Boston radio station on Tuesday, Kerry expressed frustration over what he called “years of denial” by Democratic leadership regarding the growing challenges at the border.
“We can’t pretend anymore that this isn’t a crisis. Trump was right — the system is overwhelmed, and it’s our own policies that opened the door to it,” Kerry said.
The former Democratic presidential nominee criticized what he referred to as “soft messaging” and “inconsistent enforcement” by Democratic administrations, claiming they inadvertently encouraged mass migration.
“We were so afraid to look like Trump that we failed to act decisively,” Kerry admitted. “Now, the consequences are right in front of us — towns in Texas and Arizona are flooded, border agents are exhausted, and resources are stretched thin.”
In recent months, the number of migrants attempting to enter the United States from Mexico has increased at an unprecedented rate, coinciding with Kerry’s remarks. More than 800,000 interactions took place in the most recent quarter, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, setting a record since the 2021 surge’s height.
Republican lawmakers were quick to seize on Kerry’s comments, with House Speaker Mike Johnson calling them “a moment of truth” and urging the Biden administration to adopt Trump-era border security measures.
“While we appreciate Secretary Kerry’s perspective, the administration is striving to construct a fair, humane, and secure immigration system,” said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a cautious response.
Political analysts say Kerry’s comments could signal growing dissent within Democratic ranks ahead of the 2026 midterms, especially as immigration remains one of the top issues among voters.
As the border situation intensifies, Kerry’s blunt admission may force a long-overdue bipartisan reckoning over immigration policy in America.
