Ron Johnson Questions Nominee on Smear Tactics and Border Security Funding

Smear Tactics and Nominee's Defense

• 🎯 Senator Ron Johnson questions why Democratic colleagues are attempting to 'smear' President Trump's nominee for CBP Commissioner, Rodney Scott.
• 💡 The nominee, Rodney Scott, states that his track record is one of transparency and that any mistakes made were minor and learned from.
• 💬 Scott declines to speculate on the reasons for the smear campaign, attributing it to 'politics are politics'.

Border Security and Fiscal Conservatism

• 📊 Johnson expresses support for providing resources for border security and deportations but emphasizes the need for fiscal conservatism and accountability for every dollar spent.
• 💰 He questions how spending levels can be managed once initiated, particularly concerning detention beds and additional border patrol agents.
• ✅ Scott commits to providing detailed information on CBP's needs to ensure accountability and effective resource allocation if confirmed.

Border Security Strategy and ROI

• 📈 Scott highlights the importance of tying all work and proposals directly back to the border security mission.
• 🛠️ An example provided is the border wall system in the San Diego sector, which freed up 150 agents every 24 hours, demonstrating a $28 million return on investment.
• 🔍 He also points to non-intrusive equipment at ports of entry as a way to save man-hours and reduce illegal activity.

The Value of a Secure Border

• 🚀 Scott asserts that a secure border will reduce the need for spending on security and deportation, ultimately saving money and lives.
• 🤝 Johnson apologizes for the smear campaign and looks forward to working with Scott.