The Ben Shapiro Show My Ride Along With Border Patrol Union
Mar 3, 2024
Brandon Judd, President of the National Border Patrol Council, sheds light on the pressing issues at the southern border. He discusses challenges posed by cartels and the influx of individuals from terrorism-prone countries. Judd critiques current immigration policies and highlights the struggles of border patrol agents against rising drug trafficking. He shares insights on morale among officers and the complexities of asylum claims. Their conversation emphasizes the need for more effective border policies and accountability in homeland security.
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Cartel Control
- Mexican cartels control all illegal border crossings.
- This shift from independent crossings to cartel control occurred around 1997, according to Judd.
Mexican Government Inaction
- The Mexican government isn't incentivized to stop cartel activity.
- Cartel revenue flows back into the Mexican economy, creating a conflict of interest.
Special Interest Countries
- People from terror hotbeds try to evade apprehension.
- While a small percentage, individuals from Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria still cross, raising security concerns.