Staff Reports
President Trump’s administration has accomplished a feat that many thought impossible: securing the southern border. Under Biden, the border resembled a welcome mat for tens of millions of illegal immigrants, who were essentially given the green light to enter the United States. However, the onset of Trump’s leadership saw Border Czar Tom Homan quickly implement strategies that curtailed this unwarranted influx almost immediately upon taking office. The Trump administration’s focus on border security has, at least for now, brought an end to the chaos that marked the Biden era.
Yet as any seasoned expert knows, with accomplishment comes new hurdles. FBI Director Kash Patel recently warned that adversaries are now pivoting their focus toward the less-guarded northern border with Canada. During his testimony in front of the House Intelligence Committee, Patel emphasized that the successful stabilization of the southern border has compelled nations like China, Russia, and Iran to redirect their resources in a bid to exploit vulnerabilities at the northern frontier. It’s a classic case of enemy adaptation, demonstrating that security needs to be comprehensive and vigilant.
Patel’s observations serve to remind Americans of the ongoing threat posed by open borders. The prior administration’s negligence in securing the border has been laid bare, particularly now as the Trump-controlled southern border keeps the floodgates largely closed. Biden’s empty promises of needing only legislation to solve the crisis fail in the face of Trump’s tangible actions, highlighting the grim reality of his predecessor’s dereliction of duty. Making excuses for a lack of leadership will be scrutinized and debated long into the future.
Moving Target: Kash Patel Says Chinese, Russians Are Now Exploiting a Different Border—'The Enemy Adapts'https://t.co/lf6gHou0Vu
— RedState (@RedState) March 27, 2025
The numbers indicating the increased threat from the north are staggering. As Patel revealed, a significant rise in illegal crossings from China has occurred, with 2023 witnessing over 24,000 encounters—an astonishing 5,200% increase from the previous year. This only scratches the surface of a larger trend: between 2022 and 2025, around 178,000 Chinese nationals made attempts to breach the southern border. The statistics illuminate that although the southern border has seen improvements, adversaries looking to capitalize on vulnerabilities are merely seeking out alternative routes.
With officials like Representative Claudia Tenney recognizing the rising threat, the concern becomes clear. Tenney, expressing her need for proactive measures against potential terrorists exploiting the northern border, underscored the importance of intelligence in these critical times. Unlike the days of the previous administration, which featured inept leaders like Alejandro Mayorkas and Kamala Harris, the current management under Trump’s influence is focused on treating border security with the seriousness it warrants.
The victory in curbing illegal immigration at the southern border is impressive, but it is not the time for complacency. Far from it. America cannot afford to ignore the growing threats looming from the north. Thanks to President Trump’s decisive actions, illegal immigration has drastically declined, reaffirming what conservatives have long asserted: securing the border does not require elaborate legislative solutions, just strong leadership and political will. Moving forward, it remains crucial to apply the same level of resolve in securing the northern border as was exercised in the south.
