Joe Biden’s presidency has been rough, to say the least. His administration has been plagued by economic strain, rampant crime, and an alarming rise in international conflicts. Across the nation, Americans are feeling the squeeze as inflation chips away at purchasing power, and crime has surged in cities from coast to coast.
Abroad, U.S. foreign policy under Biden has fumbled, failing to prevent a return to deadly conflicts worldwide, from Eastern Europe to the Middle East. Many critics argue that these failures stem from poor leadership at the top. But perhaps no issue has underscored the consequences of Biden’s policies more than the crisis at the southern border.
Under Biden, the border has become a sieve. Millions of illegal immigrants have entered the country, and many have been shipped to communities nationwide, often in the dead of night, with little notice to local officials. This influx has added tremendous strain to American workers, especially in blue-collar industries, where wages are suppressed, and jobs are lost due to the sheer scale of new competition.
Trump has long promised to fix this disaster. Now, on the cusp of returning to the White House, we are seeing how Trump will do just that.
President-elect Donald Trump will face many challenges on his return to the White House unwinding the policies of his predecessor, but one of his top priorities is closing the southern border and reversing the illegal immigration crisis.
To do this, Trump plans to supercharge border patrol, combat sanctuary cities, complete his wall, and battle the cartels to end the immigration crisis, according to campaign promises, policy documents from allied groups, and former officials. [Source: Just the News]
President-elect Donald Trump has long been vocal about his stance on illegal immigration. For years, he’s championed the need to “Build the Wall,” promising a return to firm border policies.
Now, as he prepares for another term, Trump has made it clear that reversing Biden’s border failures is at the top of his to-do list. He’s outlined a comprehensive plan that tackles every angle of the crisis—from beefing up border security to dismantling sanctuary city policies. His approach? Direct and tough, just as his supporters expect.
Here’s how Trump aims to make good on his promises:
Supercharge Border Patrol: Trump plans to significantly increase the resources and personnel for border enforcement. By expanding border patrol with an additional 10,000 agents and supporting current staff with raises and bonuses, he hopes to improve morale and confront the border crisis head-on.
Build (and Finish) the Wall: Completing the unfinished portions of the wall is a key priority for Trump. The border wall is more than a symbol; Trump believes it’s an essential deterrent that will physically block illegal crossings and reduce trafficking routes for both human smugglers and drug cartels.
Largest Deportation Program in History: Trump is committed to a “record-breaking” deportation operation, removing illegal aliens who’ve already bypassed U.S. immigration laws. This program, inspired by Eisenhower’s massive Operation Wetback, aims to enforce immigration laws with renewed intensity, especially against those involved in crime.
Wage War on Cartels: Trump’s vision extends beyond just immigration. The Mexican drug cartels, responsible for flooding American streets with fentanyl, have fueled both the border crisis and the overdose epidemic. Trump has proposed using military resources to dismantle cartel networks, designate them as terrorist organizations, and pursue their leaders.
Sanctuary City Crackdown: Sanctuary cities, which limit cooperation with ICE, have been a thorn in the side of immigration enforcement. Trump plans to pressure these cities by threatening federal funding cuts, encouraging local law enforcement to support deportations actively.
Policy think tanks like the America First Policy Institute, which includes Trump loyalists and former administration officials, are already laying the groundwork for Trump’s border reforms.
Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan, who previously served under both Obama and Trump, noted that Biden’s policies had undone common-sense reforms. Morgan stated that Trump’s administration would restore and “infuse” government agencies with “steroids” to meet the border crisis head-on.
During a recent campaign stop at the border, Trump rallied his base with promises to fully support the border patrol and use advanced surveillance technologies to monitor crossings. He also called on Congress to immediately act on his border proposals, aiming for swift changes to be implemented once he steps into office.
For Trump, it’s not just about immigration numbers but also about the crime pouring over the border. The cartels have turned illegal immigration into a multi-billion dollar enterprise, entrenching themselves in human trafficking and drug smuggling networks that wreak havoc on both sides of the border.
Trump has pledged to take decisive action against these organizations, treating them as foreign terrorists and deploying U.S. military resources to eliminate cartel influence.
Trump’s border plan reflects his commitment to restoring security and order to America’s southern border, a mission he began in 2016 and vows to complete. His proposed policies have already resonated with voters fed up with the consequences of Biden’s open-border stance.
In exit polls, immigration ranked as one of the top issues, and support for Trump’s strict enforcement plans has grown sharply. American voters, it seems, are ready for a leader who will secure the border and prioritize American citizens once again.
Author: Bo Dogan
