Government Accountability

How Trump’s Military Surge at the Border Exposes the Failures of Conventional Immigration Enforcement

By National Security Desk | July 25, 2025

Amid declining illegal crossings, the Trump administration’s bold use of U.S. military forces at the southern border reveals a stark truth: civilian agencies alone have failed to secure our sovereignty. This report uncovers how military involvement is key to protecting American communities from cartel-run chaos and porous borders.

The image of Army scouts in full battle gear directing armored vehicles along Arizona's border with Mexico is not a Hollywood thriller—it is today’s frontline reality under President Donald Trump’s decisive leadership. As migrant crossings fall to a historic low, Washington has had no choice but to activate the military in a way unseen for decades, proving that ordinary law enforcement cannot alone safeguard our nation’s sovereignty. Why are troops now the backbone of border security? For decades, civilian agencies like the Border Patrol have grappled with overwhelming cartel tactics and porous frontiers. Under Trump’s emergency declaration, troop numbers have...

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