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.
Key Points
- President Trump's election and actions contributed to deterring illegal border crossings
- Decline in border numbers also attributed to new asylum rules implemented by President Biden
Pros
- Decrease in illegal border crossings
- Creation of additional deterrence at the border
Cons
- Unintended consequence of decreased ICE deportation and arrest numbers