Kristi Noem Denounces 'Fake News' Over Border Statistics and Trump's Immigration Policies

Border Security Under Trump Administration

• 🇺🇸 Kristi Noem asserts that the border is "99.99% safe" and under control due to actions taken by the Trump administration.
• 🖼️ She references visual evidence in El Paso, contrasting the "chaos and violence" of the Biden administration with the "peaceful" and legal crossings under Trump.
• 📈 Recruitment for Border Patrol and ICE agents has significantly increased, with agents feeling empowered to perform their duties.

Coast Guard and Drug Interdiction Efforts

• 🚢 The entire Coast Guard fleet has been repositioned to focus on border security and drug interdiction.
• 💊 In the last two months, the Coast Guard has intercepted over 126 tons of cocaine and millions of doses of fentanyl.
• ⚖️ Deportations of individuals, including known terrorists and gang members, are highlighted as a success of the administration.

Challenging 'Fake News' Narratives

• 🤥 Noem directly refutes claims that the Biden administration has deported more people than Trump, calling it an "absolute lie."
• 📊 She alleges that the Biden administration is manipulating figures by counting processed individuals as deportations, which she deems "absolutely false."
• 💰 The administration collected $30 billion in tariffs through CBP and hundreds of millions in fines from individuals overstaying visas.

International Cooperation and Policy Impact

• 🤝 Mexico has agreed to accept more deportees, with the President of Mexico reportedly turning back over half a million people before they reached the U.S. border.
• 📣 Noem credits Trump's aggressive stance for sending a clear message that deterred illegal crossings.
• ✅ She expresses gratitude to President Trump for his leadership and the opportunity to work on impactful jobs.