President Trump Secured the Border, and the Republican Congress Must Do Its Part to Keep It Secure

Senate Republicans Have an Opportunity to Make a Generational Investment to Fund President Trump’s Successful Border Policies

THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S BORDER POLICIES ARE WORKING: FOR THE FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH, SOUTHWEST BORDER ENCOUNTERS ARE AT RECORD LOWS

“President Trump’s leadership has resulted in the most secure border in this nation’s history. In the last 24 hours the Border Patrol encountered a total of 95 illegal aliens across the entire southern border. That is the lowest number EVER recorded.” – White House Border Czar Tom Homan (June 17, 2025)

In his first week in office, President Trump directed “the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to finish the wall along the southern border,” and to surge personnel to secure the border. (White House: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares a National Emergency at the Southern Border – 1/22/25)

The Trump administration “reinstated the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy, ending a program that released asylum seekers into the U.S. while their cases were considered.” (Axios: Tracking Trump's executive orders: What he's signed so far – 1/28/25)

“In May 2025, the Border Patrol encountered 8,725 illegal aliens crossing the southwest border between ports of entry,” marking a 93% decrease compared with May 2024 when Border Patrol encountered 117,905 people. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection: CBP Releases May 2025 Monthly Update – 6/17/25)

“In May 2025, the U.S. Border Patrol released 0 illegal aliens into our country—a staggering drop from more than 62,000 that USBP was forced to release along the southwest border in May 2024.” (U.S. Customs and Border Protection: CBP Releases May 2025 Monthly Update – 6/17/25)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection also reported seizing 718 pounds of fentanyl in May. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection: CBP Releases May 2025 Monthly Update – 6/17/25)

In addition to fentanyl, “Cocaine seizures increased 19% and heroin seizures increased 191% from April to May.”(U.S. Customs and Border Protection: CBP Releases May 2025 Monthly Update – 6/17/25)

“Additionally, Trump has increased military presence on the border, ended the CBP One app, which allowed migrants to schedule appointments to present themselves at ports of entry, and imposed entry restrictions, leading to a historic month for immigration enforcement.” (Washington Examiner: Border Patrol released zero illegal immigrants into US last month, down from 62,000 the previous year – 6/17/25)

Since President Trump took office, southwest border encounters have plummeted:

(U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Southwest Land Border Encounters – accessed 6/17/25)

BUT THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CONTINUE THESE SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS

According to the Department of Homeland Security, “While DHS has created the most secure border in American history, we cannot maintain it without support from Congress. The Big Beautiful Bill, endorsed by President Trump and Secretary Noem, will provide funding that our components need to fully and permanently secure the border.” (U.S. Department of Homeland Security: The Big Beautiful Bill Will Keep our Border Secure – 5/30/25)

“Top White House adviser Stephen Miller lobbied Senate Republicans… to support approving an influx of cash for immigration enforcement in President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill.’… Trump’s border czar Tom Homan also lobbied Senate Republicans for additional resources…” (Politico: Stephen Miller sells Senate on White House border security plan – 6/12/25)

“President Trump's immigration crackdown is burning through cash so quickly that the agency charged with arresting, detaining and removing unauthorized immigrants could run out of money next month.” (Axios: ICE's cash crisis deepens amid immigration crackdown – 6/16/25)

“Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is already $1 billion over budget by one estimate, with more than three months left in the fiscal year. That's alarmed lawmakers in both parties…” (Axios: ICE's cash crisis deepens amid immigration crackdown – 6/16/25)

“ICE currently has 20,000 law-enforcement and support personnel in more than 400 offices. A larger force will provide ICE agents with the necessary protection so they can continue to carry out removals.” (New York Post: Secretary Noem: The Big Beautiful Bill can help us deport criminals, keep the peace and Make America Safe Again – 6/15/25)

“[ICE] detention facilities — about 41,000 beds — are far past capacity as DHS continues to seek more detention space...” (Axios: ICE's cash crisis deepens amid immigration crackdown – 6/16/25)

“DHS recently shifted around almost $500 million within its accounts to help support its immigration operations. But the agency asked appropriators for at least $2 billion more to meet the agency's needs by the end of September.” (Axios: ICE's cash crisis deepens amid immigration crackdown – 6/16/25)

FUNDING IN SENATE REPUBLICANS’ RECONCILIATION BILL WILL ALLOW THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE ITS SUCCESS AT THE BORDER LAST FOR THE ENTIRETY OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TERM

“The President promised to secure our border. His plan fulfills that promise. The Senate must do our part.” – Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

“Border Security is National Security. Border Security is Economic Security. The riots in LA have made this clear. OBBB will give Border Patrol what they need to continue to keep our country secure.” – Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.)

Republicans’ reconciliation bill “includes about $175 billion in new spending to enforce Mr. Trump’s ambitious anti-immigration agenda, including for bulking up the barriers at the nation’s southern border and for additional Border Patrol agents and facilities.” (The New York Times: Here’s What’s in the Big Domestic Policy Bill to Deliver Trump’s Agenda – 5/22/25)

To address funding issues and to ensure President Trump’s border enforcement programs are fully funded, Republicans’ reconciliation bill:

“Provides Customs and Border Patrol $46.5 billion in funding to build the Border Wall and associated infrastructure like access roads, cameras, lights, and sensors.” (U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget: Chairman Graham Releases Homeland Security Reconciliation Text – 6/12/25)

“[W]ill allow ICE to hire 10,000 new officers. It’ll also provide Customs and Border Protection funding for 5,000 more customs officers and 3,000 new Border Patrol agents.” (New York Post: Secretary Noem: The Big Beautiful Bill can help us deport criminals, keep the peace and Make America Safe Again – 6/15/25)

“[F]unds detention capacity sufficient to maintain an average daily population of at least 100,000, double the current daily average,” and provides “$14.4 billion for removal transportation.” (New York Post: Secretary Noem: The Big Beautiful Bill can help us deport criminals, keep the peace and Make America Safe Again – 6/15/25)

“Provides an additional $6 billion to the Department of Homeland Security to ensure adequate funding for border security across the board.” (U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget: Chairman Graham Releases Homeland Security Reconciliation Text – 6/12/25)

Makes states whole from the Biden administration’s border crisis by providing billions “in grant funding to reimburse states for border security efforts during the Biden years.” (U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget: Chairman Graham Releases Homeland Security Reconciliation Text – 6/12/25)

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