US Border Patrol Chief on Historic Drop in Illegal Immigration

Record Low Illegal Entries

• 🎯 May 2024 saw zero migrants released into the U.S., a stark contrast to the over 62,000 released in May 2024 under the Biden administration.
• 📈 Chief Michael Banks reports a 93% drop in encounters in May 2024 compared to May 2023, with approximately 8,700 encounters versus nearly 118,000.
• 🚀 The U.S. Border Patrol is nearing operational security, with a record 141 entries apprehended and none released in a recent two-day period.

Leadership and Enforcement

• 🔑 Banks credits President Trump's leadership and Secretary Nome for providing the necessary support and allowing Border Patrol agents to enforce existing laws.
• 🗣️ The message to President Trump is "thank you" for the support, emphasizing that Border Patrol agents always knew how to secure the border but needed the authorization to do so.
• ✅ The current administration's policies have enabled agents to enforce the laws, leading to improved national security and safer communities.

Cartel Disruption and Seizures

• 💰 The message to cartels is "WE'RE CLOSED!", with no intention of allowing illegal entry or drug smuggling.
• 🚨 Significant seizures of counterfeit products ($317 million in May) and drugs, including 718 pounds of fentanyl, are attributed to agents actively enforcing laws rather than processing individuals.
• 💥 Agents are focused on breaking the backs of the cartels by continuing to push enforcement efforts without backing down.