DeSantis urges for the immediate closure of the border in response to the influx of migrants, coinciding with the termination of the Title 42 pandemic policy.
The Governor of Florida.
The unfolding situation along the U.S was described by Ron DeSantis.
The southern border is in a state of chaos and the speaker is demanding that it be shut down immediately due to the influx of illegal immigrants after Title 42 expired.
DeSantis addressed a Republican gathering in Sioux City, Iowa over the weekend and stated that the lack of security at the border has resulted in fatalities, mainly due to the activities of Mexican drug cartels and the illegal importation of lethal fentanyl into the United States.
I would close the border right away.
Why are we allowing this to occur in our nation? It is causing harm to individuals.
DeSantis stated that there is a significant influx of drugs entering the nation.
The situation at the border is causing the death of Americans.
Foreign criminals are entering the United States.
Individuals who are on the list of suspected terrorists are managing to enter the country.
You have the right to a border that is safe and protected.
You have the right to be governed by the principles of justice and fairness. During the period when Title 42, a public health policy implemented during the Trump administration, is set to expire, this is particularly relevant.
Officials have set new records for the number of daily encounters with illegal immigrants, prompting the Border Patrol to quickly remove those who are apprehended at the border.
From Tuesday to Thursday, agents caught 10,000 migrants daily. The Biden administration warns Americans to prepare for border disorder as Title 42 comes to an end and the number of migrants increases. It is also important to reestablish the idea that we are a country with borders and to return to a state of normalcy.
The importance of our people's sovereignty is significant.
Do not inform me that non-citizens have the ability to cross the border at their own discretion.
DeSantis stated that as Americans, it is our right to determine who enters our country and therefore, we should ensure that our borders are secure to prevent the current crisis from continuing.
Border Patrol officials were in a rush to release people and attempted to do so without scheduling a court appearance, due to the large number of arrivals.
DeSantis stated that if someone crosses the border, they should be intercepted and returned to the other side of the border.
Do not hand them a document and inform them to return after four years for a court hearing.
What type of prevention is that? Additionally, it should be noted that the Mexican drug cartels are responsible for numerous American deaths.
They should be dealt with as the aggressive entity they represent.
It is important to ensure that the cartels and the Mexican government are held responsible for their actions, as they are allowing a significant amount of illegal activity to occur. DeSantis suggested that rebuilding the border wall would serve as a deterrent, and he also expressed satisfaction with his state's efforts to combat illegal immigration.
DeSantis stated that when individuals realize that they will be prevented from entering and sent back to their country of origin, they cease their attempts to come.
DeSantis' address in Iowa is occurring as there are increasing indications that he intends to participate in the 2024 presidential election.
Despite not making a formal declaration of candidacy, he has been assembling a team of political advisors and visiting states that hold early primaries, such as Iowa and New Hampshire, as the Republican presidential primary race begins to take form. In Iowa, both Trump and DeSantis held separate events for their potential 2024 campaigns, with Trump being the current leader in polls and actively criticizing DeSantis for several months.
DeSantis has been reluctant to react to the criticisms, but he still emphasizes the importance of the 2024 presidential election and believes that Florida should be an example for the rest of the country. He urged Republicans to avoid a "culture of losing," alluding to Trump's defeat and his ongoing allegations that the 2020 election was fraudulent and stolen.
The left in this country can be defeated by a bold agenda and strong leadership, as demonstrated by Florida and Iowa.
There is no alternative to winning.
DeSantis stated that our party has been affected by a culture of failure in recent years, and it is necessary to refuse it. He emphasized that we can no longer make excuses and must exhibit bravery in leadership and the ability to achieve victory.
The author suggests that if the 2024 election is focused on Joe Biden's failures and the Republicans offer a positive alternative for the future, they will win. However, if they get distracted and focus on past issues or other side topics, the Democrats will likely win again.
DeSantis expressed his belief that it would be a challenging task to bounce back from the loss. Trump, who is currently ahead of DeSantis in the 2024 GOP primary polls by a significant margin, had planned to give a speech in Iowa on Saturday but had to cancel due to severe weather conditions, including a tornado warning.