Do you remember it? For years, they told us to just accept it. They said our border was a lost cause. A problem that would never, ever go away. We all saw the chaos on our screens and were made to feel like there was nothing anyone could do.
The so-called “experts” lectured us on TV. They said enforcing our own laws was mean. They said it was just too “complex.” They claimed a strong border was a cruel fantasy. What a joke.
Well, it turns out they were all completely wrong. President Trump isn’t just “managing” the border. He’s actually securing it. Funny how that works, isn’t it? The latest numbers prove what we knew all along: the border crisis was a choice, not a fact of life. In the first 27 days of July, U.S. Border Patrol arrested just over 4,000 migrants. That’s an average of less than 150 a day.
Security by the Numbers
The proof is in the data, and the data is stunning. After setting a record for the most secure border in U.S. history in June, the Trump administration shattered that record again in July. On July 20, agents arrested only 88 illegal aliens across the entire southern border. Think about that. From thousands a day to just 88. This is the direct result of a real strategy, not empty words.
From Breitbart:
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks reported the continuing decline in the arrest of illegal aliens who cross the border between ports of entry. During the first 27 days of July, agents arrested just over 4,000 migrants.
“Our enforcement posture is effective- the border is fortified, and deterrence is in motion,” Chief Banks wrote in a post on social media on Monday…
Banks reported that his agents apprehended 4,022 migrants who illegally crossed the border between ports of entry in the first 27 days of July. This represents just under 150 migrants per day. If the trend holds through Thursday, agents will set yet another record-low with the apprehension of just over 4,600 migrants.
The End of ‘Catch and Release’
The biggest difference? President Trump ended the welcome mat for illegal immigration known as “catch and release.” Under the last administration, up to 70% of migrants caught were simply dumped into our cities. For the second month in a row, not a single person caught crossing illegally was admitted.
The revolving door is closed and locked. As Customs and Border Protection officials said, “Deterrence works, the world now knows that the U.S. is taking illegal immigration seriously.” You don’t say.
A New Message to the World
This success comes with a powerful new tone. America is no longer sending a message of weakness. Instead, the Department of Homeland Security sent a very different signal to those who would break our laws:
“TO EVERY CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIEN IN AMERICA: Darkness is no longer your ally. You represent an existential threat to the citizens of the United States, and US Border Patrol’s Special Operations Group will stop at nothing to hunt you down.”
The lesson here is simple. The border crisis was never about money or complexity. It was about will. This is what happens when a president finally decides to put American safety first.
Key Takeaways
- President Trump’s strong policies have resulted in historic lows for illegal border crossings.
- Ending the ‘catch and release’ policy was critical to stopping the flow.
- Real deterrence, not empty words, is the only way to secure the border.
- Conservative principles of law and order have been proven effective once again.
Sources: Breitbart
