The National Border Patrol Council, a union representing approximately 16,000 Border Patrol agents across the country, recently endorsed former President Donald Trump for president while criticizing the current administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
In a statement released on Monday, the union expressed its strong support and endorsement of Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. This endorsement came after a rally in Prescott, Arizona, where Trump was joined by several Border Patrol leaders.
The newly appointed president of the NBPC, Paul Perez, emphasized the importance of supporting Trump, stating that allowing Vice President Harris to win the election would lead to disastrous consequences for the country. Perez highlighted the dangers posed by unvetted individuals entering the country and committing crimes, emphasizing Trump’s unwavering support for the men and women who protect the border.
The union also pointed out that border experts believe Trump is the best candidate to secure the border without compromise, contrasting this with the open border policies advocated by drug cartels and Democrats. The NBPC has a history of supporting Trump, with previous endorsements and participation in campaign events.
Criticism of Biden and Harris’s border policies has been a consistent theme for the NBPC, with the union attributing the current border crisis to their actions. The union has also refuted claims made by Biden and Harris regarding their support from the Border Patrol union, emphasizing that they have never endorsed Biden for president.
Harris’s statements about border policies and resources have been met with skepticism by the union, which has called into question her commitment to addressing the border crisis. Trump, on the other hand, has pledged to increase funding for Border Patrol employees and enhance border security measures if elected president.
The Senate border bill, which Harris and others claim would allocate funding for Border Patrol agents, has faced criticism for its potential impact on national security and state sovereignty. Texas officials have argued that the bill could codify mass migration and undermine state authority.
In light of these concerns, U.S. Senate Democrats have distanced themselves from the Biden-Harris border policies, with some refusing to support the Senate border bill. Despite Harris’s recent campaign claims, her past actions as a U.S. senator indicate a different stance on border security funding and federal agency staff.
In conclusion, the NBPC’s endorsement of Trump underscores the ongoing debate over border security and immigration policies in the United States. The union’s criticisms of the current administration’s approach to the border highlight the importance of strong leadership in addressing these complex issues.
