Staff Reports
Migrant shelters across the country are hitting the brakes faster than a Democrat trying to find a budget surplus as illegal immigration takes a nosedive under the returning Trump administration. The aftermath of the border crisis that ballooned under the Biden era is manifesting in shuttered facilities funded by unwitting American taxpayers. These once-bustling centers aimed at aiding migrants in states like Texas, California, and New York are now standing vacant as the need for their services diminishes. Who would have thought that a little tough talk on border security could lead to such a drastic drop in arrivals?
‘No Longer Justifies The Cost’: Migrant Shelters Close Down As Border Numbers Plunge Under Trump https://t.co/fsmYDB3Iez via @dailycaller
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Reports reveal that American citizens have footed the bill for migrant shelters to the tune of hundreds of millions. Under Trump’s hardline border enforcement strategies, the influx of illegal immigrants has dropped to astonishingly low levels. In contrast to the pandemic of immigration lawlessness that reigned under Biden, these closures signal the success of effective governance returning to the White House. One particularly notable case is the Jewish Family Service in San Diego, where the CEO acknowledges that the facility is preparing for a world where there are “no longer individuals or families seeking asylum” coming through. Calls for more immigration legal assistance have replaced the cries for shelter as the emergency services center effectively runs on empty.
The San Diego Rapid Response Network Migrant Shelter is just one example of these once-celebrated facilities being laid to rest. Originally serving around 250,000 asylum seekers since its inception in 2018, it now awaits new lodgers that just aren’t arriving anymore. With no new migrants since Trump began his second term and quickly shut down the CBP One app, this facility turned from a life raft to a ghost town. The irony is staggering: a facility once hailed as a beacon of hope for migrants now serves as a potent symbol of the necessity for responsible border management.
Similar trends are observed in San Antonio, where the Migrant Resource Center, once bustling with new arrivals daily, has reported an astounding 72% drop in migrant numbers since the peak of the crisis. City leaders acknowledged that the amount of incoming individuals simply doesn’t justify the costs anymore, which have rung up at a hefty $35 million since January 2021. It seems that if the cash registers are ringing less, then it’s time to close up shop. Why should taxpayers continue funding something that’s become about as useful as a shovel in a sandstorm?
Further up north, even sanctuary cities like New York City are facing the hard truth as Mayor Eric Adams announces the closure of six emergency shelters. The Big Apple, which had been drowning in migrant numbers and associated expenses, is witnessing a decline in numbers week after week. With over 230,000 migrants overwhelming city resources and costing taxpayers a whopping $7 billion, it appears that the party is finally winding down. This all coincides with a seismic drop in migrant encounters along the southern border, leaving Mayor Adams to cut his losses before taxpayers are left footing even more outrageous bills.
As the narrative shifts back to border control under Trump’s leadership, the results speak for themselves. Since his re-election, the numbers have plummeted, and even foreign nations are joining the effort to dissuade illegal crossings. The Mexican government deploying thousands of soldiers serves as a testament to the growing apprehension migrants feel regarding the chances of successfully entering the U.S. Why take the risk when there’s a secure border backed by striking policies and a strong federal resolve?
In a time when citizens are breathing a sigh of relief from the chaotic immigration policies of the previous administration, it appears the tides are indeed turning. Better strap in, folks; the message of a strong border is getting across more effectively than a political fundraiser at a Manhattan swanky gala.
