Trump's Border Security: A Look at His First Steps

President Trump's first days in office were marked by swift actions aimed at tightening border security. He quickly reversed policies that had allowed criminal illegal aliens into the country. His first move was to declare a national emergency at the Southwest Border. This move allowed him to resume work on the border wall and reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy, which had been previously canceled. These actions significantly reduced illegal border crossings by over 60% in just one week. The President also took aim at the CBP One app, which had been widely used to process and release nearly one million immigrants into the country under the Biden administration. By shutting it down, Trump aimed to control the influx of migrants. Additionally, he ended a mass parole program that had allowed 30, 000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States each month. These actions were part of a broader effort to regain control of the Southwest Border from criminal cartels and reduce the flow of migrants. Trump's border policies sent a clear message to illegal aliens in the United States. Deportation flights became a daily occurrence, with nearly 10, 000 illegal aliens arrested and sent back to their home countries within just two weeks of his inauguration. Among those deported were criminals with serious charges, including child molestation, sexual assault, drug trafficking, and assault with a deadly weapon. In addition to these enforcement measures, Trump worked with Congress to pass the Laken Riley Act. This legislation was named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from Georgia who was murdered by an illegal alien. The act holds illegal immigrants accountable for theft, burglary, and crimes that cause serious bodily injury, ensuring that these criminals are detained to protect the American public. This law was the first piece of legislation passed during Trump's second term. Trump's commitment to border security was not just about enforcement. He also focused on protecting Americans from violent criminal illegal aliens who had been released into the country. His administration worked closely with Congress to pass legislation that would make the borders more secure and the country safer. The Republican-led Congress has pledged to continue working with Trump to pass more legislation aimed at securing the borders and protecting Americans. The American people had elected Trump with the promise that he would secure the borders and make the country safe again. And he has kept that promise.