U.S. Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by White House officials, visited the Texas-Mexico border on Wednesday, where he addressed concerns surrounding President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration policies.
Vance emphasized that U.S. forces do not plan to invade Mexico, despite Trump’s recent move to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
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Vance’s Reassurance Amid Border Tensions
While in Eagle Pass, Texas, a key crossing point, Vance assured Americans that there would be no military invasion of Mexico. “I'm not going to make any announcements about any invasions of Mexico today,” he stated, referring to President Trump’s earlier address to Congress where he outlined a strategy of arrests and deportations.
Vance noted that the designation of cartels as terrorist groups would allow the U.S. military to enhance border enforcement.
National Security and Border Security
The Vice President was joined by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who reiterated that border security is integral to national security.
Hegseth clarified that while U.S. troops are prohibited from engaging in civilian law enforcement, the military can provide critical support, including surveillance and resources to aid Border Patrol operations.
Immigration Advocates Criticize Enforcement-Only Strategy
While Vance highlighted a decrease in border crossings, immigration advocates pushed back against the enforcement-only approach. Vanessa Cardenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, argued that a comprehensive immigration overhaul by Congress is needed to address global migration effectively.
Cardenas criticized the administration's approach, claiming that it does not promote safety or economic interests.
Political Tensions Over Sanctuary Cities
In Washington, Representative James Comer criticized sanctuary cities during a House Oversight Committee meeting, stating that they make the country less safe.
However, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston pushed back, calling for bipartisan cooperation to solve the national immigration crisis, rather than focusing on blame.
Trump Pushes for More Immigration Funding
In his congressional address, President Trump reiterated the need for more funding to strengthen immigration enforcement, a request that comes as lawmakers approach a mid-March budget resolution deadline.
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