At a Senate Republican Leadership Press Conference, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito underscored the steps taken by President Donald Trump in securing the Southern Border during the early days of his second administration. Speaking at the event, Senator Capito emphasized the efforts and achievements under the administration, stating, “The American people demanded a secure border, and President Trump is delivering, just like he promised. Under President Trump, our communities are safer, drugs are no longer pouring in, and violent criminals are off the streets. I look forward to seeing more historic results from the President in the next 100 days.”
According to Capito, border encounters have dropped by 95% compared to March of last year. She further highlighted the reduction in illegal immigrant incidents, commonly referred to as “gotaways,” by 99%. President Trump has also deported 139,000 illegal immigrants since assuming office.
In addition, Senate Republicans have collaborated with President Trump in passing the Laken Riley Act into law. Senator Capito, a co-sponsor of the Act, described its requirements for detaining illegal immigrants accused of certain crimes and its allowance for state Attorneys General to take legal action against the federal government over issues caused by illegal immigration. The Act aims to mitigate potential public safety threats by keeping violent offenders off the streets.
