Border Patrol Agents Vindicate Trump's Security Legacy as Numbers Tell Undeniable Story

Politics | October 17, 2026

The men and women who risk their lives defending America's southern border have spoken—and their message is crystal clear. The National Border Patrol Council, representing 18,000 agents on the front lines of our nation's immigration crisis, has delivered a powerful endorsement of President Trump while condemning the catastrophic policies that turned a secure border into an open gateway under the Biden-Harris administration.

In a historic move, the National Border Patrol Council has thrown its full support behind Donald Trump, with the union declaring that Trump "supports agents' mission" while Biden-Harris "burned the border to the ground." The endorsement marks only the second time in the union's history they've backed a presidential candidate—the first being Trump in 2016.

The numbers don't lie, and they paint a devastating picture of what happens when America abandons law and order at the border. During Trump's final year in office, the nation experienced what border security experts called "the most secure border in American history." Under Biden-Harris leadership, that security evaporated overnight.

The statistics are staggering. Fiscal year 2023 saw over 2 million illegal alien apprehensions at the southern border. Fiscal year 2022 reached a crushing 2.2 million apprehensions. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Biden administration released an astounding 6.2 million illegal migrants into the United States interior between 2021 and 2023 alone. Compare that to the controlled, orderly process maintained during Trump's tenure, and the contrast couldn't be starker.

CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, a 30-year Border Patrol veteran who served under Trump and witnessed the Biden-era disaster firsthand, described the difference as "pretty simple, it's night and day" between the two administrations. Scott, who was controversially fired by the Biden administration after refusing to compromise border security, has now been confirmed to lead Customs and Border Protection under Trump's return to office.

The human cost of Biden's open-border policies extends far beyond mere statistics. Border Patrol agents faced unprecedented attacks on the job, with facilities overwhelmed and resources stretched to the breaking point. Communities across America bore the burden of criminal illegal aliens, deadly fentanyl flowing across an unsecured border, and the strain on social services as millions entered without proper vetting.

"After inheriting the most secure border in American history, the Biden-Harris administration essentially dismantled every effective policy," agents reported. The dismantling included ending the "Remain in Mexico" policy, halting border wall construction, and implementing catch-and-release programs that incentivized illegal crossings.

Now, under Trump's restored leadership, the transformation is already underway. Recent data shows apprehensions plummeting as security measures are reimplemented. The Trump administration has achieved 15 consecutive months with zero border releases, and daily apprehensions have dropped to the lowest levels in 30 years—a 94% reduction from Biden-era peaks.

The Border Patrol agents' endorsement represents more than politics—it's a professional assessment from those who know border security best. These dedicated law enforcement officers understand that protecting American sovereignty isn't about rhetoric; it's about having leadership that empowers them to do their jobs effectively.

As America moves forward, the contrast between secure borders and chaotic crisis management will remain a defining issue. The Border Patrol has made their choice clear: they stand with the president who stands with them, who respects the rule of law, and who puts American security first. The numbers—and the agents who risk everything to protect our nation—have spoken definitively.