In an era where the very notion of border security seemed like a distant dream, President Trump has stepped in like a knight in shining armor to turn the tide. Just a few months into his second term, he’s managed to accomplish what seemed impossible just a while ago—a more secure southern border. Even CBS News has acknowledged the progress, which is saying something. For those keeping score, the number of illegal crossings has reached a historic low. This achievement is not just a line in the sand; it’s a testament to the efficacy of straightforward, no-nonsense policies.
The numbers don’t lie, and they paint a clear picture. During February, March, and April, the Border Patrol recorded the lowest apprehensions in recent years. Past administrations couldn’t crack this code. Even Trump himself during his first term found the riddle challenging. But here we are, on track for the lowest number of illegal entries recorded in the available data. It’s almost quaint to think of those times, but it shows just how tough it is to achieve a real solution.
Now, how exactly did Trump perform this border security miracle without an act of Congress or hundreds of billions wasted? An easy answer: simply enforcing existing laws. There was no need for society-upending legislation or massive government expenditure. This approach is as American as apple pie and underscores the value of having an executive who believes in doing what we expect of our leaders—upholding the law. It turned out that our federal officers just needed the green light to do their jobs, and once unleashed, they brought the flow of illegal aliens to a screeching halt.
It’s worth marveling at what a little leadership can achieve in the face of adversity. Trump didn’t need to reinvent the wheel; he just got it spinning again. The myth that tackling illegal immigration is beyond our grasp has been shattered. Progressives who loved to frame the border crisis as unsolvable or, worse, someone else’s problem, are having a hard time spinning this one. The truth is staring them in the face, and it’s blinding in its simplicity and success.
In these times, when we’re drowning in political noise and sanctimonious rhetoric, tangible results are a rare gem. While some would prefer to talk circles around the issue, Trump has shown that being direct and decisive can yield incredible outcomes. The southern border is now more secure than in decades because one leader decided to enforce the rules. That’s a lesson for the history books, one that ideals of liberty and law can get the job done when implemented without apology.
