I think we presently “talking” past each other.
First, I do doubt that there is “daily” contact.
But let’s assume it is daily. What are the likely subject matters of such communications? I’m going to guess, below.
Source: my fertile imagination.
What topics are unlikely to be included in any reports provided by our Border Patrol?
My guess is that it is outside of their purview to assess the impact of illegal immigration on our border communities. And this might be a good reason for a President to get his own eyes and ears on those local border communities.