In a move that is set to send shockwaves through the political landscape, billionaire business magnate and SpaceX owner Elon Musk has announced his plans to visit the US-Mexico border. Musk’s intended visit aims to survey the escalating crisis caused by Joe Biden’s immigration policies.

Musk, who has a staggering online following of nearly 160 million on Twitter, used the platform to announce his intentions. He was responding to a video posted by Fox News correspondent Griff Jenkins, showing hundreds of migrants journeying towards the US border in Eagle Pass, Texas.

“I spoke with Rep Tony Gonzales tonight – he confirmed that it is a serious issue. They are being overwhelmed by unprecedented numbers – just hit an all-time high and still growing! Am going to visit Eagle Pass later this week to see what’s going on for myself,” Musk tweeted.

This move comes as Biden himself has yet to visit the southern border to witness first-hand the dire situation that has erupted under his administration. In August alone, US Customs and Border Protection reported a total of 232,972 encounters with illegal aliens at the southern border—an increase of roughly 50,000 from the previous month. The influx has continued into September, with tens of thousands of illegal immigrants pouring through Eagle Pass, prompting the mayor to declare an emergency.

Biden’s administration has been accused of exacerbating the crisis. Reports suggest they have flown over 200,000 illegal immigrants to airports throughout the US and continue to push for more legal immigration from countries where many of these illegal immigrants originate from. Furthermore, the administration has allegedly cut razor wire installed by Texas in Eagle Pass to secure the border, and sued to stop Texas from erecting a water barrier in the Rio Grande to deter illegal crossings.

Musk, who frequently comments on the immigration crisis, is taking a bold step by deciding to witness the situation personally. His visit to the border represents a significant move, shining a spotlight on the issue and potentially influencing public opinion.

The border crisis is a contentious issue with potential ramifications for the Biden administration’s approval ratings. Musk’s involvement could serve as a catalyst for change or at least prompt a more urgent response from the government.

While Musk’s primary domain has been the tech and space industries, his decision to tackle political issues head-on is a sign of his increasing influence in broader societal conversations. As he prepares to visit Eagle Pass, it will be interesting to see how this development influences the ongoing situation that is the border crisis.