Three Key Takeaways:
- Kristi Noem and Donald Trump made a powerful move against Biden’s border crisis by restarting the construction of the border wall in Arizona, signaling a major shift in border security policy.
- Under their leadership, illegal alien “gotaways” have decreased by 90%, with Border Patrol reporting a dramatic reduction in daily crossings from 1,800 to just 77.
- The $70 million project targets the Rio Grande Valley Sector, a hotspot for illegal crossings, and complements Trump’s previous 458 miles of border wall, which is already showing positive results in reducing illegal immigration, smuggling, and enhancing national security.
Biden’s border crisis saw nearly 12 million illegal aliens flood through America’s porous southern border.
His administration refused to take action to stop the crisis.
But Kristi Noem and Donald Trump just crushed Biden’s border crisis with one game-changing move that left Democrats speechless.
In a decisive move that signals the return of real border enforcement, the Trump administration has kicked off construction of new border wall sections in Arizona.
The project, spearheaded by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, represents a stark departure from the previous administration’s catastrophic open-border policies.
You won’t see this reported on CNN, but the numbers don’t lie.
Border Patrol sources tell Fox News that illegal alien “gotaways” have plummeted by a stunning 95% since President Trump retook office. We’re talking about just 77 daily crossings now, down from a mind-boggling 1,800 under Biden’s watch.
Secretary Noem didn’t just talk about the border crisis from behind a desk in Washington, D.C. — she showed up. Standing at ground zero in CBP gear, she delivered a crystal-clear message: “As of today, we’re starting 7 new miles of construction. We’re going to continue to make America safe again.”
Secretary Noem announced that we officially awarded the first @DOGE approved contract to restart construction on President Trump’s border wall. pic.twitter.com/RVhdrKBYWU
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) March 17, 2025
The $70 million contract – awarded to Granite Construction Co. through existing Customs and Border Protection funds – targets the Rio Grande Valley Sector.
Anyone who’s been paying attention knows this area became ground zero for illegal crossings during Biden’s border disaster.
Here’s what makes this different: While Biden reluctantly approved 20 miles of barriers in late 2023 (using Trump-era funding, by the way), he spent his entire term dismantling the effective border security measures put in place during Trump’s first administration.
The results? The worst illegal immigration crisis in American history.
But that was then. This is now.
Vice President J.D. Vance, fresh from a border visit to Texas, laid out the administration’s ambitious vision.
“I think the President’s hope is that by the end of the term we build the entire border wall,” he stated, noting that cutting-edge technology would complement the physical barrier.
JD Vance: “I think the President’s hope is that by the end of the term we build the entire border wall.” pic.twitter.com/4F9uhMghSM
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) March 5, 2025
During his first term, President Trump successfully constructed 458 miles of primary and secondary barriers – including critical updates to sections that previous administrations had left to crumble.
Now he’s back to finish the job.
The impact? Border Patrol agents are reporting dramatic drops in illegal crossings.
Sources within CBP confirm that areas with completed wall sections show significantly reduced trafficking activity.
These aren’t just statistics – they represent real communities being protected from the chaos that defined the Biden years.
Remember when the Democrat Party claimed walls don’t work? The numbers tell a different story.
Every completed mile means fewer illegal aliens slipping through, fewer drug smuggling corridors, and stronger national security.
Secretary Noem’s announcement makes one thing crystal clear: the era of Democrat Party obstruction and half-measures is over.
The American people demanded real border security when they voted Biden out, and that’s exactly what they’re getting.
Looking ahead to 2029, the administration’s comprehensive strategy combines physical barriers, advanced surveillance systems, and increased Border Patrol staffing.
It’s the multi-layered approach that security experts have long advocated for – and it’s finally happening.
The contrast couldn’t be clearer. While Biden’s team spent four years wringing their hands and enabling chaos, President Trump’s administration is delivering concrete results. Literally.
