The National Border Patrol Council, a union representing around 16,000 Border Patrol agents across the country, recently endorsed former President Donald Trump for president while criticizing current President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
In a statement released on Monday, the union expressed their strong support for Trump, stating, “On behalf of the 16,000 men and women represented by the National Border Patrol Council, we strongly support and endorse Donald J. Trump for President of the United States.” This endorsement came after a rally in Prescott, Arizona, where many Border Patrol leaders joined Trump.
The new president of NBPC, Paul Perez, emphasized the importance of Trump’s leadership in securing the border, stating, “If we allow border czar Harris to win this election, every city, every community in this great country is going to go to hell. The untold millions of people unvetted, who she has allowed into this country that are committing murders, rapes, robberies, burglaries and every other crime will continue to put our country in peril.”
The union also highlighted that border experts support Trump as president to ensure the border is secured without compromise, emphasizing that only drug cartels and Democrats want an open border, which is what Border Czar Harris has facilitated.
Over the past four years, the union’s leadership has actively participated in border events with Trump in Texas and Arizona. Former president Brandon Judd endorsed Trump for reelection and campaigned alongside him.
The NBPC has consistently criticized the border policies of Biden and Harris, attributing the current border crisis to their actions. The union has also fact-checked claims made by Biden and Harris, including refuting Biden’s claim that the Border Patrol union endorsed him.
Harris has faced criticism from the union for her claims about increasing Border Patrol Agent overtime pay and the need for more resources at the border. The union has questioned her involvement in addressing border issues and accused her of neglecting the border problem.
During a recent rally, Trump pledged to ask Congress for funds to hire an additional 10,000 Border Patrol employees, provide a 10% raise to existing agents, and create a $10,000 retention and signing bonus if elected president.
The Senate border bill, which Harris and others claim was killed by Trump, has been disputed by Republicans who argue that it would allow an unlimited number of illegal foreign nationals into the country. Texas officials have also raised concerns about the bill codifying mass migration and nullifying state sovereignty.
In conclusion, the National Border Patrol Council’s endorsement of Trump underscores the ongoing debate and challenges surrounding border security and immigration policies in the United States. The union’s support for Trump reflects their concerns about the current administration’s approach to border issues and their belief that Trump is the best candidate to address these challenges.
