Vice President JD Vance Visits Southern Border to Highlight Immigration Crackdown

The visit underscores the Trump administration's focus on border security, citing a sharp decline in illegal crossings and increased enforcement measures.

Vice President JD Vance is visiting Eagle Pass, Texas, alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, marking his first trip to the border since taking office.
President Trump has implemented sweeping immigration policies, including resuming border wall construction, deploying military troops, and expanding interior enforcement operations.
Border crossings have significantly decreased, with February 2025 recording just 8,326 encounters, compared to 189,913 in February 2024 during the Biden administration.
The administration has deported over 55,000 individuals since January 2025 and is conducting daily interior arrests exceeding 1,000 in many cases.
The Trump administration is also considering invoking the Alien Enemy Act of 1798 to expedite deportations, particularly targeting Venezuelans associated with gang activity.