Claim 1: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order invoking the National Emergencies Act regarding the crisis at the Southern Border of the United States.
Fact Check: True. On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, citing a crisis due to illegal immigration.
Claim 2: The Executive Order declares a national emergency at the southern border following four years of record-shattering illegal immigration into the U.S.
Fact Check: Partially True. While the executive order does declare a national emergency at the southern border, the characterization of "record-shattering illegal immigration" over the past four years is subject to interpretation. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data, there were approximately 2.9 million enforcement encounters in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, which is a decrease from the 3.2 million encounters in FY 2023. This indicates a downward trend in encounters, not a continuous increase.
Claim 3: It directs the Secretary of Defense to deploy additional personnel to the border, including members of the Armed Forces and the National Guard.
Fact Check: True. The executive order includes directives for the Department of Defense to deploy additional military personnel to the southern border to enhance security measures.
Claim 4: Additionally, it directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to finish the wall along the southern border and ensures that DHS has all the flexibility it needs to operate air missions near the border.
Fact Check: True. The executive order mandates the completion of the border wall and grants the Department of Homeland Security the necessary authority to conduct air operations in the border region.
Claim 5: For the past four years, the federal government has abdicated its responsibility to enforce the border, resulting in a catastrophic immigration crisis for the United States.
Fact Check: Subjective. This claim reflects a political viewpoint. While there have been fluctuations in border enforcement policies and immigration patterns over the past four years, characterizing the federal government's actions as an "abdication" is a matter of opinion and political perspective.
Claim 6: When States like Texas took steps to prevent illegal crossings into their state, the federal government sought to stop them by cutting down their barriers.
Fact Check: Unsubstantiated. There is no verifiable evidence to support the claim that the federal government actively dismantled state-erected barriers intended to prevent illegal crossings. While there have been disagreements between state and federal authorities regarding border security measures, specific instances of the federal government "cutting down" state barriers are not documented.
Claim 7: A record-shattering 8.72 million border encounters have occurred at the southern border from FY21-FY24, overwhelming border resources and endangering communities.
Fact Check: True. According to CBP data, there were approximately 8.72 million enforcement encounters at the southern border from FY 2021 through FY 2024. This significant number has placed substantial demands on border resources.
Claim 8: This has led to untold hundreds of thousands of children being trafficked. Roughly 550,000 unaccompanied alien children have been encountered at the border since FY21.
Fact Check: Partially True. While approximately 550,000 unaccompanied alien children (UACs) were encountered at the border since FY 2021, equating all these encounters to instances of child trafficking is inaccurate. Many UACs voluntarily present themselves to border authorities seeking asylum or other forms of protection. While child trafficking is a serious concern, not all UAC encounters are related to trafficking.
Claim 9: Fentanyl and other drugs are pouring over the border and flooding our communities, killing roughly 75,000 Americans in 2023—the number one cause of death for Americans ages 18-45.
Fact Check: Partially True. Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids have contributed to a significant number of overdose deaths in the U.S. However, attributing all fentanyl-related deaths to drugs "pouring over the border" oversimplifies the issue, as fentanyl is also illicitly manufactured domestically. While overdose deaths are a leading cause of death among adults aged 18-45, specific statistics for 2023 are not yet fully available.
Claim 10: It has allowed dangerous gangs like the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua to takeover and terrorize entire American cities.
Fact Check: Unsubstantiated. There is limited evidence to suggest that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has taken over and terrorized entire American cities. While transnational gangs pose security concerns, claims of such widespread control lack substantial documentation.
Claim 11: And it has led to the murders of innocent Americans like Laken Riley, Jocelyn Nungaray, Rachel Morin, and many others.
Fact Check: Unverified. While there have been tragic incidents involving American citizens, attributing these specific cases directly to border policies or illegal immigration requires detailed investigation and evidence. Public records do not provide clear connections between these individuals' deaths and immigration issues.
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