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For the past four years, our southern border has been in chaos. Under President Biden, the United States saw an unprecedented surge in illegal immigration — over 10 million individuals crossed into our country unlawfully. Fentanyl poured into our communities, crime spiked, and our Border Patrol agents were stretched beyond their limits, forced to process migrants instead of protecting our border.
The Biden Administration’s “catch and release” policies sent a dangerous message to the world: America’s borders are open. The result was predictable — record-breaking crossings, overwhelmed towns, and a national security disaster that reached all 50 states, including Iowa.
Now, after just two months back in office, President Trump has proven that strong leadership and common-sense enforcement can restore order. According to new Customs and Border Protection data, March saw the lowest number of southern border crossings ever recorded in U.S. history. Crossings are down 96% compared to the peak of the Biden-era border crisis.
How did we get here? Not by throwing billions in taxpayer dollars at a broken system. Not by launching flashy apps or foreign aid programs. We got here because President Trump took swift executive action, ended Biden’s failed policies, and empowered our Border Patrol agents to do their jobs.
The message is now clear: the border is closed to illegal crossings, and those who violate our laws will face real consequences. Deportations are up, the wall is being rebuilt, and border agents finally have the tools and backing they need to protect our nation.
As an Iowan, I know how devastating illegal drugs and crime can be in our communities. This didn’t require new legislation or endless red tape in Washington — it required a president willing to enforce the law.
The Biden Administration created this crisis. President Trump is ending it. I will continue to work with President Trump in Congress to ensure we finish the job and keep Iowa — and America — safe.
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