reSee.it Podcast Summary
The Megyn Kelly Show discusses the ongoing crisis at the Southern border, highlighting a 10-point plan drafted by ten governors, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in response to the Biden Administration's inaction. Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, explains that the governors felt compelled to act due to the overwhelming stresses of illegal immigration and drug trafficking on their states. He contrasts the current border situation under President Biden with that of President Trump, noting a significant increase in cartel control and illegal crossings since Biden took office.
Judd describes how cartels exploit gaps in border security by overwhelming border patrol resources, allowing them to smuggle high-value products, including drugs, into the U.S. He emphasizes the dangers of the current immigration policies, particularly the "Catch and Release" system, which he claims incentivizes illegal crossings. Under Trump, he states, policies like the Migrant Protection Protocols effectively reduced illegal immigration and allowed law enforcement to focus on criminal activities.
The conversation also touches on the use of children by cartels as scouts and for illegal crossings, highlighting the cartels' ruthless profit motives, which reportedly generate $400 million a month from human smuggling alone. Judd stresses that the current border situation is the most insecure he has ever witnessed, with over 1.2 million apprehensions in just eight months under Biden.
The discussion shifts to the implications of the Biden Administration's policies on public health, particularly regarding COVID-19, as Judd argues that the influx of migrants poses a health risk. He criticizes Dr. Fauci's statements downplaying the role of immigrants in spreading the virus, asserting that the administration's approach is hypocritical.
As the segment concludes, Judd outlines three critical actions needed to regain control of the border: enforcing cooperation with the Mexican government, detaining individuals pending asylum proceedings, and targeting cartel profits. He emphasizes that these measures would not cost taxpayers and are essential for protecting American citizens. The show ends with a discussion on Biden's declining poll numbers, particularly regarding immigration, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with his handling of the border crisis.