DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Trump Administration's Border Security and National Security Wins

Securing the Southern Border

• 🎯 The southern border crisis was identified as the nation's biggest problem, and efforts have been made to solve it at a record pace.
• 📈 Daily encounters at the border are down 93% since President Trump took office, leading to near complete operational control.
• ⚖️ Immigration laws are being enforced to arrest, identify, detain, and remove illegal alien criminals, prioritizing public safety threats and those affiliated with terrorist organizations like MS-13.

Broader National Security and International Relations

• 🌍 President Trump's leadership has extended beyond the border, addressing global issues such as securing trillions of dollars in new investments from Middle Eastern countries.
• 🤝 Efforts have been made to rebuild relationships with Syria, secure the release of the last living American hostage held by Hamas, and announce major trade deals with China and the United Kingdom.
• 🕊️ President Trump has also jumpstarted ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine and prevented potential wars.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Accomplishments

• ⚔️ Six cartels and four dangerous criminal gangs have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations, enabling a whole-of-government approach against murderers and drug traffickers.
• 📉 Fentanyl traffic at the border fell 54% in March compared to the previous year.
• 🚢 The Coast Guard has surpassed its fiscal year 2024 drug interdiction numbers and is undergoing transformation with Force Design 2028 to become a more agile and capable force.
• 🔒 Cybersecurity is a crucial focus, with efforts to return SISA to its intended mission after the Biden administration allegedly used it for political purposes.

Economic and Trade Policies

• 🏭 The Trump administration's America First trade agenda has been enforced, changing policies that hollowed out America's industrial base and using tariffs as an effective negotiating tool.
• 💊 An executive order was signed to reduce prescription drug prices for the American people.

Reforming Key Agencies

• ✈️ The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for the safety of individuals traveling, and efforts are underway to implement Real ID to secure travel and safeguard elections.
• 🛡️ The Secret Service is being reformed, with recruitment moving away from DEI initiatives to ensure agents are equipped and ready to protect leaders.
• 🏘️ FEMA is being reformed to provide more local and state control over emergency management.