Staff Reports
In a startling revelation, it has been reported that approximately 145,000 unaccompanied migrant children have been rescued from the troubling neglect that characterized the Biden administration’s handling of border issues. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the previous administration’s policies led to the shocking loss of over 450,000 children, leaving many vulnerable to exploitation and trafficking. Fortunately, DHS is now pledging to do everything in its power to locate every single missing child, and hopes are high that progress will continue.
The situation came to the forefront thanks in part to the efforts of Tara Rhodess, an HHS whistleblower who bravely raised concerns while working at the DHS. Rhodess made headlines when she exposed attempts by gang members, specifically MS-13, trying to sponsor these vulnerable children. It seems that her alarms were heard—if only belatedly. With the new leadership in the office of refugee resettlement and collaboration among various agencies like HHS, the FBI, and DHS, officials are now conducting targeted efforts to locate and rescue these children, knocking on doors and asking tough questions.
Under the previous Trump administration, measures were put in place that effectively curtailed the flow of child trafficking and improved safety for these kids. The involvement of intelligent and dedicated leadership at HHS has been crucial for the positive shift. For example, introducing common-sense protocols like DNA testing to verify relationships between sponsors and children has proven beneficial. These are solutions that seem to have been stubbornly resisted by the Democrats in the past, raising eyebrows about who really cares for these children.
It’s also interesting to note the contrasting priorities of left-wing activists who have recently voiced concerns about the conditions in detention centers for unaccompanied minors. Rhodess highlights the irony of this newfound concern, especially when many raised alarms years ago about the dire situation facing these children—including forced labor and trafficking. At that time, the very same activists seemed to turn a blind eye, focusing instead on political narratives rather than seeking the welfare of the children themselves.
The battle against child trafficking remains far from over, with nearly another 200,000 children still unaccounted for. However, signs of hope are emerging, and officials remain optimistic about their ability to locate these kids and bring them to safety. If the commitment from the current administration and its allies remains strong, and with the unwavering vigilance displayed by whistleblowers, there is genuine reason to believe that progress can continue. It is a reminder of the importance of keeping the vulnerable protected and ensuring that no child is left behind—ever again.
