The situation at America’s southern border has been a national crisis for years. Millions of illegal immigrants have poured across. Deadly drugs like fentanyl have devastated American communities. Previous administrations failed to address the root causes.

President Donald Trump promised a different approach after returning to office. He threatened steep tariffs on Mexican goods unless Mexico helped stop the flow. Critics (you know, the same ones who’ve been wrong about everything) called the strategy reckless. They claimed it would damage relations with our southern neighbor.

Those critics have gone mysteriously quiet now. Funny how that works, isn’t it?

A top Mexican military official has publicly praised President Trump’s border strategy. General Hector Jimenez Baez, who heads Mexico’s National Guard in Baja California, told reporters, “I think President Trump is doing a great job.”

Now that’s something you probably won’t be hearing about from the mainstream media!

Trump’s Tariff Threat Forces Action

President Trump didn’t waste time addressing the border crisis after taking office. He immediately threatened a 25% tariff on all Mexican imports unless Mexico took concrete steps to stop illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

The strategy worked. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quickly dispatched 10,000 troops to the border in early February. Remember when we were told tariffs would start a trade war? Instead, they started actual border enforcement.

“I think President Trump is doing a great job,” General Baez said in regards to Trump’s actions on the border.

This remarkable praise comes from the man overseeing 3,000 Mexican National Guard troops in Baja California alone. General Baez has served in Mexico’s military for 36 years. His endorsement of Trump’s approach speaks volumes about its effectiveness.

The results are already visible. In Tijuana, the Mexican National Guard has established four new checkpoints “to control the illegal trafficking of drugs and immigrants,” according to General Baez.

For the first time in General Baez’s 36-year military career, Mexican authorities are searching vehicles before they even reach U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Let that sink in – a Mexican general is confirming what Trump said all along: Mexico could stop the flow if properly motivated.

The increased security has made crossing slower but safer. What was once a 15-minute process now takes about an hour. This minor inconvenience is a small price to pay for enhanced national security. Wouldn’t you wait an extra 45 minutes to know your community is safer?

General Baez confirmed the strategy is yielding results.

“Every day we have a meeting about security in Baja California, we notice that the [number of] immigrants from Latin America is going down,” he said. “In other countries, from Asia, it’s going down too. Africa, and other countries too.”

When America Leads, Others Follow

Trump’s border success proves that putting America first works. When American leaders stand firm on protecting our sovereignty, other nations respond. It’s not complicated – it just takes backbone.

The previous administration’s approach? Ask nicely, hope for cooperation, and watch the crisis explode. How’d that work out for us? Trump’s willingness to use America’s economic leverage achieved immediate results.

This isn’t just about immigration. General Baez noted they’re seeing “excellent results about detention, drugs, catching weapons and money.” Every drug shipment stopped means American lives saved. Every weapon intercepted means safer American communities.

The cooperation between Mexican forces and U.S. Customs and Border Protection has improved dramatically.

“I think we are getting better results with that coordination and cooperation,” General Baez acknowledged.

Trump’s strategy demonstrates that effective leadership isn’t about being liked. It’s about getting results that protect American citizens. Isn’t that what we elected him to do?

Key Takeaways:

• Trump’s tariff strategy forced Mexico to deploy 10,000 troops to stop illegal immigration.
• Mexican General Baez openly praised Trump, saying that he’s “doing a great job” at the border.
• Illegal crossings from Latin America, Asia, and Africa are all decreasing.
• Strong leadership and America First policies achieve results where diplomacy failed.

Source: Daily Caller