Overview

• Sen. Ted Cruz predicts a significant decrease in illegal immigration starting early 2025, following Trump's inauguration and border policy changes.
• Trump plans to reinstate the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed.
• Cruz highlighted the effectiveness of Trump's previous tariff threats in pressuring Mexico to cooperate on border security during his first term.
• Trump has threatened new tariffs on Mexico and Canada to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking, which he says have devastated U.S. communities.
• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have reportedly pledged to work with Trump to secure borders and combat the drug crisis.