Staff Reports
Border Patrol has just recorded its best single day in over 15 years, with a mere 200 illegal immigrants apprehended at the southern border according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This number might sound surprising given that the daily average tickled the 10,000 mark at points during the Biden administration. But with a little help from some stiff policies reminiscent of the Trump era, things are looking up on the border front.
The reduction in illegal crossings is a clear indication that former President Trump and Secretary Noem mean business. Homeland Security pointed out the unequivocal message being sent to those thinking about illegally crossing the border: don’t even think about it. If you do, the U.S. will not only deny you entry but will also make it a point to track you down and return you whence you came. This tough-love approach appears to have successfully resonated with potential crossers, many of whom were reportedly waiting in Mexico and are now reconsidering their plans.
Under President Trump’s leadership, we’re already seeing historic results at the southern border.
We just broke a 15-year record—only 200 encounters in one day, compared to 15,000 daily under Biden.
Strong policies. Real results. pic.twitter.com/nyQrOjQixB
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) February 25, 2025
During Trump’s presidency, the border was treated with the seriousness it deserves. A declared border emergency led to the deployment of military assistance for detection and deportation operations. The administration also axed mass “parole” programs that essentially rolled out the welcome mat for migrants if they simply scheduled their entry. With such measures, one could almost hear the collective sigh of relief from American citizens tired of the immigration circus.
The 200 arrests highlighted by Noem include only those caught red-handed by Border Patrol agents. It’s crucial to remember that this figure doesn’t account for the so-called “gotaways” – individuals detected crossing but slipping through the cracks. But even in this arena, there have been noticeable improvements. Under the Biden administration, the gotaway figure soared to a shocking high of 1,800 in a day. Fast forward to last Friday, and that number plummeted to just 48, a clear sign that previous policies might have had the opposite effect of what they were intended to accomplish.
Despite the positive developments at the southern border, immigrant rights groups have raised their voices in protest. They claim that legitimate asylum seekers are getting shut out, denied a fair shot at securing refuge in the United States. However, when balancing the scales of national security against the timely admission of asylum seekers, one has to wonder: is it worth risking the safety and resources of American citizens? The numbers tell a story that suggests the smarter option rests with stricter border enforcement, something that left-leaning critics may find hard to accept while they cling to their open-border fantasies.
