Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, expressed his strong approval of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies during a recent interview with Newsmax. He remarked that the difference in border security between Trump’s policies and those of the Biden administration is “like night and day.” Babin’s comments come as reports reveal a sharp contrast in the morale and effectiveness of U.S. Border Patrol agents under the two administrations.
Babin praised Trump’s approach, pointing to recent statements from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials. According to Babin, during a meeting with legislators, CBP Chief Mike Banks shared that the morale of Border Patrol agents is at an all-time high. This came after months of seeing chaotic conditions and record numbers of illegal crossings under the previous administration.
“We had a Border Security Caucus meeting just yesterday, and Mike Banks, the CBP chief, emphasized the stark difference between the border situation now compared to before,” Babin explained. “Incredible things are happening.” He added that within a single week, over 7,000 deportations had been carried out, a significant improvement from the previous administration’s policies.
Babin also highlighted a dramatic reduction in illegal border crossings, with reports showing a 90% decrease since Trump’s policies took effect. According to news reports, the number of crossings had fallen to the lowest level since summer 2020, continuing a downward trend into January.
Babin then turned his attention to the U.S. military, where recruitment numbers are surging. He attributed this increase to the removal of the Biden administration’s progressive policies, which he claimed had been damaging to both the military and the country at large. “Under Trump, we’re seeing a resurgence,” Babin stated. “Thank God for President Trump, who’s making a real difference.”