Staff Reports
The U.S. southern border is experiencing a dramatic turnaround, with illegal crossings plunging to record lows and a renewed focus on national sovereignty. After years of chaos and lax enforcement, the administration’s decisive actions—resuming border wall construction, ending mass parole programs, and deploying military support—have restored a sense of order and control to the border. The data speaks for itself: March 2025 saw the lowest number of daily apprehensions in history, a stunning 94% drop from the same period last year. This is a direct result of policies that prioritize American safety and send a clear message to would-be lawbreakers: illegal entry will not be tolerated.
Economic policy is also being recalibrated to put America first. The administration’s bold tariff measures are projected to generate trillions in new revenue over the next decade, reversing years of trade imbalances that favored foreign competitors. While critics warn of potential economic side effects, these tariffs are a necessary correction to decades of unfair trade that hollowed out American industries and undermined working families. By leveraging America’s economic might, the administration is asserting its right to fair trade and using tariff revenue to invest in the nation’s future.
Crime and border security remain front and center. The previous administration’s open-border policies allowed thousands of criminal aliens to slip into the country, endangering communities nationwide. In contrast, the current administration has empowered law enforcement to target and remove those with criminal backgrounds, ending the dangerous practice of shielding criminals in so-called “sensitive locations.” The focus is now on protecting law-abiding Americans, not on accommodating those who flout our laws. Deportation priorities have shifted to ensure that public safety threats are swiftly removed, a long-overdue change that puts citizens first.
International cooperation is also being strengthened, especially in the fight against transnational crime. The U.S. is working with Central American and Caribbean partners to crack down on organized crime, firearms trafficking, and gang violence. These efforts are modeled after successful strategies in countries like El Salvador, where tough-on-crime policies have transformed once-dangerous regions into safer communities. By supporting regional security initiatives and demanding accountability from foreign governments, the U.S. is helping to stem the tide of violence that often spills across our borders.
Yet, challenges remain—particularly the unchecked power of Mexican drug cartels, which control vast swathes of territory and threaten both Mexican and American security. The administration is not shying away from bold solutions, including the possibility of military action against cartel infrastructure if necessary. Such measures, while controversial, underscore a commitment to ending the scourge of drugs and violence that has plagued both nations for too long. America’s new approach is clear: strong borders, fair trade, and uncompromising law enforcement are the keys to a safer, more prosperous future.
