In a recent visit to the southern border in Texas, Vice President JD Vance, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reinforced the sentiments expressed by President Donald Trump during his address to Congress.
Vance, echoing Trump's words, stated, "we didn't need new laws. We didn't need fancy legislation. We just needed a new President of the United States" to address the border crisis effectively. Vance further expressed optimism about the potential for technological advancements, such as surveillance cameras, to enhance border security. "I think the President's hope is that by the end of the term, we build the entire border wall," Vance said, emphasizing the need to deploy such technology across the entire southern border.
According to The Post Millennial, Vance shared his encouraging experiences with Border Patrol agents during a press conference. "The most heartening message that I take away from my visit here at the Texas border is the number of Border Patrol agents who have come up to me and said thank you, or said because of this, we've cut the number of border crossings from 1500 a day to 30 a day," Vance said. He also highlighted the significant reduction in fatalities at the border, stating, "we've seen a reduction in 85 percent of the number of people who are dying at the American southern border."
Vance underscored the importance of border security in maintaining the safety and security of American communities. "Every single day that we continue to keep this border safe, that means less migrant crime. That means less fentanyl coming into our communities. That means more safety and security for the people of the United States of America," he asserted.
He justified the presence of the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence on the trip, stating that the border crisis has evolved into a matter of national intelligence and defense.
Hegseth, on his part, described the visit as a "demonstration of true partnership on the southern border." He criticized past administrations for securing other nations' borders while neglecting America's, leading to an influx of drugs, violence, and chaos. "That stops under President Trump," Hegseth declared, promising more resources for border security.
Gabbard highlighted the alarming number of illegal border crossings under Joe Biden's administration, with over "21 million" individuals entering the country without proper vetting. She raised concerns about the potential security threats posed by these individuals, citing the example of over 4,000 people who crossed the border "using an ISIS-affiliated network," with "hundreds of them" being "known terrorists or associated with known terrorists."
In the face of these challenges, Vance called for a sustained commitment from Mexico to take border security seriously. He pointed out the deadly impact of fentanyl, a drug often trafficked across the border, on young Americans.
"Fentanyl is the single largest cause of death among young Americans, and we know that a substantial portion of it is, you know, the precursors are made in China. They come to Mexico. They're manufactured in Mexico and brought across the border by the Mexican drug cartels," Vance said. This statement underscores the urgency of the border crisis and the need for a comprehensive, effective solution.
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