Staff Reports
During a recent briefing, the White House made it clear that the Trump administration’s approach to illegal immigration is delivering tangible results. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted significant changes since the administration reignited its enforcement strategies, leaving liberal opponents scrambling to explain why the sky isn’t falling as they predicted.
For starters, a San Diego migrant shelter recently announced it would shut down after experiencing a notable drop in new arrivals, with no asylum-seekers entering since the administration’s renewed crackdown commenced on January 20th. Apparently, the date is not just significant for the calendar, but it’s a wake-up call for many seeking to enter the U.S. illegally. New York City’s famed Roosevelt Hotel will also be closing its doors to migrants in the coming months, signaling the effectiveness of Trump’s tight immigration policies in even the most liberal urban enclaves.
Interestingly, reports have emerged of a reverse migration trend. Many migrants who once had their sights set on the U.S. are now redefining their plans and heading back home instead. This is an encouraging sign, as the current administration undertakes its toughest stance on illegal immigration in decades. The reasoning from these returning migrants points squarely at the firm measures in place, which are discouraging illegal entry and returning illegal aliens to their home countries.
Public sentiment is massively in favor of these actions. Polls indicate that a staggering majority of Americans support critical measures such as deporting illegal migrant criminals and rooting out waste and fraud in government spending. It appears the American public recognizes the importance of safeguarding their communities and their tax dollars, while the political left remains stubbornly entrenched in their sanctuary cities, resisting the winds of change like a shipwrecked sailor clinging to a piece of driftwood.
— PatPeters,PhD. (@PatVPeters) February 26, 2025
While the Trump administration has already made notable strides in its first month back in power, there is still much work ahead. Conservative leaders understand that dealing with an estimated 15 to 30 million people living in the country illegally presents a massive challenge, akin to an Olympic-sized law enforcement feat. Striking down political correctness and ensuring that legal frameworks are respected is critical. After all, if the law means anything, it must be applied consistently to everyone—including those who entered the country unlawfully.
Ultimately, this is only the beginning. With every victory against sanctuary policies and liberal obstruction, the Trump administration continues to gain momentum. While some judges are attempting to put a wrench in the works with their activist rulings, their attempts to undermine the rule of law will only serve to strengthen the resolve of the American people. It is essential to uphold U.S. immigration laws, and those who think otherwise are simply out of touch with the reality faced by everyday Americans. The promise of a more secure and law-abiding nation is not just a campaign slogan; it’s the ongoing challenge to reclaim the country for citizens and restore the principles upon which it was founded.
