The Biden administration’s mishandling of the border crisis throughout its term has created a situation so dire that drastic measures, such as military intervention, are now being openly discussed. By the end of fiscal year 2024, GOP lawmakers estimate 10 million illegal immigrant encounters under Biden’s watch—a staggering figure that underscores the scale of the disaster. With President-elect Trump preparing to take office, his administration is signaling a dramatic shift, including a potential military deployment to enforce immigration laws and mass deportations.
Trump’s firm stance on immigration was central to his campaign, resonating with voters fed up with years of inaction. His electoral mandate—winning 312 electoral votes—leaves no doubt that Americans demand decisive action to secure the border and restore order. Trump has stated he will declare a national emergency to address what he calls “the Biden invasion,” using military assets to remove those in the U.S. illegally. This approach, while controversial, is legal and has historical precedent, albeit on a much smaller scale during the 1950s.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to be a “sanctuary city,” prohibiting any city resources from being used to help the federal enforcement of immigration laws. The move came in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s promise for mass… pic.twitter.com/ejKplstNYL
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 20, 2024
Predictably, Democrats are gearing up for resistance. On a recent CNN panel, liberal activist Paul Rieckhoff suggested that deploying the military for deportations would lead to scenes akin to civil war. Rieckhoff falsely likened the proposed measures to Japanese internment camps during World War II, a comparison that conservative commentator Scott Jennings quickly dismantled. Jennings pointed out that millions of individuals already have court-issued deportation orders or have committed crimes, making their removal lawful and necessary.
NEW: Scott Jennings torches CNN guest Paul Rieckhoff after he suggested Trump would send the military to round up US citizens.
Rieckhoff had a lot to say about Trump’s deportation plan but offered no solutions.
Rieckhoff: “You’re asking a 19-year-old, holding a weapon who… pic.twitter.com/GpKsTxmCWU
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 19, 2024
The debate highlights the stark divide between the parties. Republicans see Trump’s plan as a long-overdue solution to a crisis created by open-border policies. Democrats, on the other hand, frame any enforcement as extreme and inhumane, even as they offer no viable alternatives to address the crisis. Rieckhoff himself admitted that voters want action but offered only vague “middle ground” solutions that he failed to articulate.
Trump’s approach may face logistical hurdles, including resistance from Democratic-controlled cities and potential legal challenges. However, the root of the issue is a fundamental disagreement over immigration enforcement itself. For Democrats, the right to illegal immigration has become sacrosanct—a core feature of their agenda, not a flaw.
The fight to enforce immigration law will be anything but easy. Trump’s administration will face a politically charged battle to undo the damage of the last four years, but with voters demanding results, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This is the reality of securing America’s borders in 2024 and beyond.
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