The National Border Patrol Council, the official union representing U.S. Border Patrol agents, has officially thrown its support behind former President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 election. The endorsement was announced during a rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona, on Sunday. The union’s president, Paul Perez, painted a stark picture of the future under a Harris presidency, warning that the country would be plunged into chaos. He blamed Vice President Harris for the ongoing border crisis and claimed that her policies have allowed millions of unvetted individuals into the United States, leading to increased crime.
Perez delivered a powerful message to the crowd: “If we allow border czar Harris to win this election, every city, every community in this great country is going to go to hell.” He accused Harris of being responsible for “untold millions of people unvetted, who she has allowed into this country that are committing murders, rapes, robberies, burglaries and every other crime.”
Perez emphatically declared, “Only one man can fix that. That is Donald J. Trump.” He emphasized Trump’s unwavering support for law enforcement and border security, saying, “He has always stood with the men and women who protect this border, who put their lives on the line for the country.”
Trump, visibly pleased by the endorsement, reciprocated the sentiment, calling the Border Patrol Council an “incredible group of people.” He promised to continue his hardline stance on immigration and vowed to never allow the U.S. military to adopt what he termed “woke” policies.
The rally in Arizona highlighted the ongoing debate over border security and immigration policies, a central issue in the upcoming election. Trump’s supporters, energized by the endorsement, are hoping for a repeat of his 2016 victory, while Harris and the Democrats are facing a stiff challenge in a race that has become increasingly tight.
