New developments have caused people to reconsider whether or not President Trump will shut down the Southern border. Last week, Trump stated he would do this at some point if illegal immigration continues to serve as an issue.
However, new statements from the president today seem to indicate that he is weighing all of his options.
The State of the Southern Border
The Southern border of the United States maintains its status as a matter of great controversy. Huge amounts of illegal immigration which take place are happening at the Southern border. The border has furthermore attracted various Central American migrant caravans which wish to be let into the country.
Despite this, the president has maintained that he will not allow the caravans to come. This is largely due to the inability to screen the migrants.
Towards the end of last month, the Customs and Border Patrol commissioner admitted that CBP has just about reached their “breaking point.” Commissioner Kevin McAleenan moreover stated that the amount of illegal immigrants attempting to enter the country is beginning to outweigh the resources of CBP.
