Rep. Eli Crane Criticizes Democratic Border Policies and Discusses Coast Guard Challenges

Border Enforcement and Democratic Hypocrisy

• ⚠️ Rep. Eli Crane criticizes Democrats for hypocrisy and insanity regarding border enforcement, stating they created the problem and now resist cleanup efforts.
• 🚢 The discussion shifts to maritime activities, with a mention of the US Coast Guard intercepting a narco-submarine carrying cocaine, highlighting sophisticated smuggling methods.

Narco-Submarine and Smuggling Tactics

• 🌊 The cartels are increasingly using sophisticated methods like narco-submarines to infiltrate borders.
• 🛠️ These semi-submersible vessels are typically built by the cartels themselves on land and then launched into the water.
• 🚁 Intelligence indicates that transnational criminal organizations are also utilizing drones, both subsurface and aerial, posing a threat.

Coast Guard Technology and Interdictions

• 🛰️ The Coast Guard is deploying new technologies to detect narco-submarines, including unmanned aircraft (like Scan Eagle) and a new vertical lift system called VBAT.
• 📈 An increase in maritime interdictions is observed, suspected to be an adaptation by cartels to circumvent land border security measures.
• 📍 The Southern California area has seen the biggest surge in maritime migrant smuggling activity.

DEI and Personnel Shortages

• ✅ Coast Guard leadership confirms full compliance with the President's executive orders regarding the elimination of DEI from training.
• 📉 A GAO report highlights significant loss of enlisted Coast Guard members compared to recruitment, leading to a substantial personnel shortfall.
• 🏠 Workforce challenges contributing to these losses include frequent moves, high cost of living in remote areas, and healthcare access issues.