The border situation continues to be a topic of concern as reports indicate that despite claims of a recent drop, the numbers are expected to increase in the coming year. President Biden's administration has been sending mixed messages regarding the security of the border, leaving many questioning the true state of affairs.
According to National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd, certain sections of the border are currently under the control of cartels, leading to a lack of security. The evidence of this includes the number of 'gotaways' - individuals who successfully enter the country without being apprehended - and the increasing presence of drugs on American streets. Judd argues that these facts clearly show that the border is not secure and even suggests that the border is open at times when it serves the interests of the cartels.
