In both of his victorious campaigns, President Donald Trump has made the issue of illegal immigration a cornerstone of his promises.
The grand vision of a formidable wall along the Southern border and the "Big Beautiful Bill" with potential implications on immigration funding, have been integral to Trump's presidential actions addressing the rampant immigration issues.
The Trump administration and its supporters have likened their stance against illegal immigration to a "war," reflecting the magnitude and complexity of the issue that had escalated under previous administrations. It is a universally acknowledged fact that wars necessitate soldiers.
On Tuesday, Trump took the opportunity to commend the soldiers aiding him in this battle against illegal immigration. "For 101 years, members of the United States Border Patrol (USBP) have courageously served as guardians of our sovereignty and protectors of our homeland against invasion, aggression, and violence," Trump stated in a presidential proclamation, as reported by the Western Journal.
He continued, "Every day, Border Patrol agents selflessly risk their lives to repel the flow of deadly drugs, weapons, criminals, and terrorists many of whom come to our shores from jails, prisons, and mental institutions in far-flung countries across the globe. On this anniversary of the United States Border Patrol, we honor every agent for their honorable service and pledge to support them in their mission to keep Americans safe."
Trump acknowledged that the past four years under the administration of former President Joe Biden had been challenging. "Unfortunately, the last administration in an extraordinary act of deception and betrayal, imported an army of unvetted illegal aliens, including violent criminals, thugs, gang members, and terrorists from the darkest and most dangerous parts of the world," Trump added.
He then marked his second inauguration date as a pivotal moment in the 101-year history of the USBP. "The tide turned on January 20, 2025," Trump said. "One of my first actions as President was declaring a National Emergency at the southern border of the United States, which provided additional authority to the Department of Defense to support the Federal Governments response to the crisis."
He further elaborated on his actions, "I also designated cartels and other transnational organizations, such as Tren de Aragua and MS-13, as foreign terrorist organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists in order to end their campaign of violence and bloodshed on our homeland. Additionally, I have resumed our border wall construction, reinstated the Remain in Mexico policy, halted the practice of catch-and-release, ended asylum for illegal border crossers, deployed thousands of American soldiers to defend and protect our borders, and implemented the largest deportation operation in the history of our country.
Trump then underscored the effectiveness of his policies and the actions of the border patrol, citing compelling statistics. "Within my first 100 days in office, daily border encounters dropped 95 percent, and migrant crossings declined by an astounding 99.99 percent," Trump noted. "In March, our Nation saw the lowest monthly number of border encounters in recorded history and fentanyl traffic fell by 54 percent compared to March of the previous year. Also in my first 100 days, my Administration arrested more than 150,000 and deported more than 135,000 illegal aliens."
While honoring those who have served, Trump pledged to bolster the organization to make it stronger and more effective. "As we celebrate 101 years of the USBP, we honor the thousands of patriots who dedicate their careers to defending our borders and upholding the rule of law, even in the face of grave danger and tremendous risk," he said.
"Above all, we pay tribute to every brave soul who has perished in the line of duty while proudly serving our Nation. In their memory, and in honor of their beloved family members, we pledge to empower the USBP to safeguard the American homeland today, tomorrow, and beyond.
The President's commitment to the USBP and his determination to combat illegal immigration underscore his conservative stance on maintaining national sovereignty and upholding the rule of law.
His actions and policies reflect a dedication to traditional values, limited government, individual freedom, and free-market economics, key tenets of conservative ideology.
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