Staff Reports
The National Border Patrol Council, representing a dedicated group of 16,000 border patrol agents, threw its support behind Donald Trump this week, sending a clear message about their discontent with the Biden-Harris administration. The endorsement comes at a time when the border patrol finds itself in turmoil, facing a crisis that could only be likened to a reality TV show—lots of drama but zero solutions.
During a rally in Arizona, Paul Perez, the union’s President, took the opportunity to blast Vice President Kamala Harris. The sharp retorts seem well-deserved given the chaotic state of affairs at the southern border, where morale among agents has plummeted faster than a lead balloon. Agents are voicing their frustrations, citing the Biden administration’s efforts to bureaucratically tie their hands, leaving them feeling utterly ineffective in tackling the rampant crime that has surged under their watch.
🚨 #BREAKING: The National Border Patrol Council, which represents THOUSANDS of border agents, just endorsed President Trump
This is HUGE! 🔥
And they roasted Kamala in the process:
“If we allow Border Czar Harris to win this election, every city, every community in this great… pic.twitter.com/ZEppviIfOz
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 13, 2024
The exodus of personnel from Customs and Border Protection isn’t just a rumor. More than 4,000 agents have left since October 2020, with many opting for early retirement. One particularly disgruntled agent articulated the sentiment within the ranks, making it clear that a mass departure of seasoned agents is on the horizon. These professionals are weary of watching as criminals waltz across the border, only to be released back into society after weak enforcement fails to hold them accountable. It’s a situation that can only lead to frustration, and the agents are feeling like uninformed spectators in their own lives.
The downtrend in morale has become so dire that the agency felt it needed to take action—enter the first-ever “suicidologist.” This move highlights the severe mental health crisis within Customs and Border Protection, which reported an alarming 15 suicides in 2022 alone. Various insiders have pointed to the administration’s policies as creating an environment so toxic that agents are contemplating anything but serving the public, all while Kamala Harris runs ads claiming to support border security, which only intensifies the bitterness felt by law enforcement.
The situation on the ground is deteriorating rapidly, and it doesn’t help that about 30% of the border patrol’s surveillance cameras are reportedly broken—yet another sign of an agency struggling to operate effectively. The irony is hard to ignore when the management of these cameras falls to the Federal Aviation Administration, an agency more often associated with air traffic than ground security. When asked about the ongoing issues, the FAA’s silence speaks volumes, adding yet another layer of mystery to this government circus.
This latest endorsement from the Border Patrol Council highlights a key issue: it’s high time for a change in leadership that understands the complexities of border security and prioritizes the safety and morale of those on the front lines. With the current administration showing it can’t protect its own, agents rightfully fear for the future. The American taxpayer’s investments in border security technology should not be wasted on malfunctioning equipment and ineffective policy that does little more than keep the average American on edge. Yet, as the agents continue to express their concerns, one has to wonder—when will those responsible for the chaos finally take a step back and address the root of the problem?
