President Trump on Sunday unveiled a plan to expand the US Border Patrol by 10,000 employees, while rewarding existing agents with raises and bonuses if elected.
“I will always stand with the incredible men and women of Border Patrol,” Trump told a crowd in Prescott, Arizona while flanked by frontline Customs and Border Patrol employees, Just the News reports.
Thank you to the 16,000 Border Patrol Officers for your COMPLETE ENDORSEMENT and SUPPORT! pic.twitter.com/JWt4sAC6jT
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 14, 2024
Shortly before he spoke, the union which represents some 16,000 border agents gave Trump their endorsement.
The former president said Border Patrol agents were suffering from a morale crisis because of the policies of the Biden-Harris administration had let millions slide across the border, and because false accusations earlier in the administration that agents had mistreated migrants. -JTN
“They have a tremendous shortage because they haven’t been treated right. They want to do their jobs. You know, they consider it bad treatment when you’re not allowed to do your jobs,” said Trump, adding “I will be asking Congress to approve immediately a 10% raise…
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