Impact of President Trump's Immigration Policies on Border Crossings

Former ICE Director John Sandweg acknowledges that President Trump's election and actions have deterred illegal border crossings, but also credits the decline to new asylum rules implemented by President Biden. The aggressive rhetoric and actions by Trump have further contributed to the decrease in border numbers.

President Joe Biden's Immigration Policies

John Sandweg, former acting ICE Director during the Obama administration, believes President Joe Biden has shifted towards a more conservative stance on immigration, including endorsing a Senate bill and referring to a suspect as an “illegal.” Sandweg suggests the White House is pivoting away from immigration advocate groups and progressives.