Border Patrol Workforce Changes Since 2020 Election

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Washington Examiner article claims that the Border Patrol has lost a quarter of its workforce since the 2020 election, but the actual number of agents is just under 20,000. The high retirement rate is attributed to morale issues and frustrations with policies under the Biden administration.

Key Points

  • Approximately 4,281 federal agents left the U.S. Border Patrol between October 2020 and April 2024.
  • Morale issues and frustrations with policies under the Biden administration are cited as reasons for the high retirement rate.
  • The actual number of Border Patrol agents is just under 20,000, contrary to the impression left by the headline.

Pros

  • Detailed breakdown of the number of agents who left the Border Patrol.
  • Insights into morale issues leading to a high retirement rate among agents.

Cons

  • Limited official statements from U.S. Customs and Border Protection included in the article.