Morning Wire Trump Mug Shot & Border Gates Open | 8.25.23
Aug 25, 2023
Former President Trump makes waves by posting his mug shot online, raising questions about democracy and election interference. Meanwhile, open gates at the southern border lead to a surge in immigration, with rising concerns over human trafficking. Wall Street firms are leaving New York due to high costs, shifting the financial landscape toward Florida. As legal challenges mount over immigration policies, debates heat up about border security and repatriation of illegal immigrants, showcasing the ongoing political tension surrounding these issues.
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Open Border Gates
- The Biden administration welded open over 100 border gates in Arizona.
- This was ostensibly for water flow and antelope migration, but coincided with a surge in illegal immigration.
Border Patrol Strain
- Border Patrol is stretched thin, and many immigrants crossing through the open gates don't encounter agents.
- Illegal immigration numbers are rising again, especially in Arizona's Tucson sector.
Wall Street Exodus
- Over 150 financial firms have left New York City, taking a trillion dollars in assets with them.
- High taxes, cost of living, and rising crime are driving the exodus.