The southern border and the rise (and subsequent rebirth) of Donald Trump’s political fortunes are inextricably linked. In one of the more memorable campaign moments in modern history, the then-private citizen came down the golden escalator at Trump Tower to announce he was running for president, saying, “I will build a great, great wall on our southern border. And I will have Mexico pay for that wall.”
The issue immediately became divisive, with opponents of cracking down on illegal immigrants claiming those who were for it were racist. As we saw, though, when Joe Biden came along with his “open the floodgates” policy, the Left actually has no interest in securing the border or stopping the flow of illegal drugs and aliens. In fact, they actively work against any efforts to do so.
In his ’24 campaign, Trump continued to stress the importance of taking action, and that is one very big reason he was able to win a second non-consecutive term as the commander in chief.
On Wednesday, his administration focused once again on keeping the boundary secure, as the Interior Department announced new military zones on the border between Canada and Mexico:
The Department of Interior said it would transfer jurisdiction along most of California’s border with Mexico to the Navy to reinforce “the historic role public lands have played in safeguarding national sovereignty.”
The Interior Department described the newest national defense area in California as a high-traffic zone for unlawful crossings by immigrants. But Border Patrol arrests along the southern U.S. border this year have dropped to the slowest pace since the 1960s amid President Trump’s push for mass deportations.
Thanks, CBS News, for pointing out that arrests by the Border Patrol have dropped to virtually zero. Why? Because of Trump’s policies, like this new one. Put that in your pipe and smoke it, CBS.
Take a look at what it was like under Joe Biden:
Aliens seeking asylum at the California US – Mexico border just south of San Ysidro port of entry.
Homeland Security expects up to 13,000 crossings per day once Title 42 expires.
– PoliceFrequency pic.twitter.com/ZuXXPacdi1
— suzy (@Suzy_1776) May 2, 2023
The move puts the military in charge of large swaths of what were formerly high-crossing areas:
The move places long stretches of the border under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people who enter the country illegally and sidestep a law prohibiting military involvement in civilian law enforcement.
It is done under the authority of the national emergency on the border declared by President Donald Trump on his first day in office.
The U.S. wants the zones operational to help combat the human smuggling networks and insidious drug cartels, both of which Trump has long emphasized. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a press release Wednesday that it is important to honor the “historic role public lands have played in safeguarding national sovereignty”:
By working with the Navy to close long-standing security gaps, we are strengthening national defense, protecting our public lands from unlawful use, and advancing the President’s agenda.
By working with @USNavy to close long-standing security gaps, we are strengthening national defense, protecting our public lands from unlawful use and advancing @POTUS‘ agenda to put the safety and security of the American people FIRST! https://t.co/c2oYAdOeht
— Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) December 10, 2025
Trump promised over 10 years ago that he was going to fix the border — and he’s been doing just that since he took up residence again in the White House in January. Promises made, promises kept.
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