Trump just handed border control back to the military, and leftists are losing their minds over his genius legal maneuver that could actually seal our southern border once and for all.
At a Glance
- Trump administration is transferring a federal land strip along the US-Mexico border from Interior Department to Defense Department
- The area would be designated as an Army base, allowing military personnel to detain unauthorized border crossers
- This approach appears to circumvent the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military involvement in domestic law enforcement
- A 45-day test period will begin in New Mexico with enhanced fencing and military presence
- Legal challenges are expected but the administration maintains the strategy falls within executive authority
Finally, A Border Strategy With Teeth
While Democrats spent years wringing their hands about the “inhumanity” of simply enforcing our immigration laws, President Trump has found what may be the most effective solution yet to our border crisis. By transferring control of the 60-foot-wide federal buffer zone known as the Roosevelt Reservation from the Interior Department to the Defense Department, Trump has essentially created a military-controlled perimeter along our southern border. This isn’t just another policy tweak – it’s a fundamental reimagining of how we secure our nation from the endless waves of illegal immigration that have been allowed to flood in under Biden’s watch.
The legal framework is both elegant and effective. By designating this narrow strip of land as part of an Army base, military personnel can now intercept anyone crossing illegally as trespassers on a military installation. These individuals would then be transferred to local authorities for processing – creating a deterrent that actually has consequences. After years of catch-and-release policies that essentially served as a welcome mat for illegal entry, we finally have a strategy that puts American security first. Isn’t it amazing what can happen when you have a president who prioritizes citizens over foreign nationals?
The Liberal Panic Has Already Begun
Predictably, the left is already crying foul, claiming this violates the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts federal troops from engaging in domestic law enforcement. But their hysteria reveals their true agenda – they don’t actually want border enforcement at all. The administration’s position is clear: troops would be providing security for military land, not engaging in civilian law enforcement outside their jurisdiction. This is exactly the kind of creative problem-solving Americans elected Trump to implement, after suffering through years of intentional border neglect.
“I will declare a national emergency at our southern border. All illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places in which they came.” said Donald Trump.
The 45-day test period in New Mexico will show exactly what happens when you replace virtue-signaling with actual border enforcement. Military personnel will install additional fencing and warning signs, creating a true security perimeter. Unauthorized individuals in this zone can be detained by Army security forces and handed over to local law enforcement. It’s simple, legal, and most importantly, effective. The real question is why no administration before had the courage to implement such a common-sense solution that puts American security first.
A Comprehensive Border Security Strategy
This land transfer is just one component of Trump’s broader border security strategy. He’s already designated certain cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, invoked the Alien Enemies Act, and established a registry for undocumented immigrants. These executive orders are designed to work in tandem to restore order to our chaotic immigration system. The left’s objections are transparent – they’ve benefited politically from open borders for years while American communities have suffered the consequences of unchecked illegal immigration.
“An alien’s failure to register is a crime that could result in a fine, imprisonment, or both. For decades, this law has been ignored — not anymore.” said Department of Homeland Security.
Legal experts opposing the plan claim the military purpose doctrine “only applies if the law enforcement aspect is incidental,” but this misses the point entirely. The primary purpose of a military installation is defense and security – the exact functions needed at our border. Critics want to focus on technicalities while ignoring the fundamental responsibility of government to secure its borders. The American people elected Trump to solve problems, not hide behind bureaucratic excuses like the previous administration. The establishment will fight this with every resource they have, but for the first time in years, Americans can see a path to an actually secured border.
