The Republican National Convention’s third night showcased calls for additional border security and mass deportation of illegal immigrants, highlighting the ongoing crisis at the border as a top political issue. Former acting ICE chief Tom Homan emphasized that a new Trump term would bring new enforcement measures and more deportations, urging illegal aliens to “start packing now.” Former President Trump’s campaign promises to restrict illegal immigration and build a border wall in 2016 were revisited, with supporters crediting these policies for success. President Biden’s reversal of Trump’s policies has led to a historic crisis at the southern border, with Republicans blaming the administration for the surge in illegal crossings. The RNC speakers, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Arizona ranchers Sue and Jim Chilton, vowed to address the crisis if Trump is re-elected, promising the largest deportation campaign in American history. The Biden administration has defended its actions, citing a decrease in encounters and releases since implementing executive orders to limit entries into the U.S. The ongoing debate between the two parties underscores the urgency of finding a lasting solution to the border security challenges.
