The President's Daily Brief PDB Situation Report | January 25th, 2025: The Border Crackdown Has Already Begun & Trump Cleans House in DC
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Jan 25, 2025 
Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, analyzes President Trump's new strict immigration policies, including the border wall and the Remain in Mexico policy. He discusses border enforcement and the complex challenges faced by agents. Steve Yates, a Senior Research Fellow focused on China and national security, breaks down the significant personnel changes in the military, including the removal of key figures, and their potential impact on U.S. foreign policy and security strategies.
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Baker's Injury
- Mike Baker returned from a charity trek in Saudi Arabia and Jordan early due to torn abdominal muscles.
- The rest of the team continues raising money for the UK Special Forces Club Benevolent Fund.
Trump's Immigration Policy Reversals
- Trump reversed Biden's catch-and-release policy and halted mass parole programs for inadmissible aliens.
- A key challenge remains: how to handle deportations to countries like Venezuela, with which the US has limited relations.
Illegal Immigration Numbers Under Biden
- An estimated 8-9 million illegal immigrants entered the US during the Biden administration.
- An additional 2-3 million evaded Border Patrol, highlighting the strain on resources.