Border Patrol Council Endorses Trump Amid Staffing Crisis

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to hire 10,000 new Border Patrol agents and increase their salaries if re-elected, with the National Border Patrol Council endorsing his candidacy. Speaking at a rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Trump stated he would request Congress to approve a 10% raise and a $10,000 retention and signing bonus for agents to address staffing shortages. The union's president, Paul Perez, criticized Vice President Kamala Harris's handling of border issues, claiming unvetted migrants are causing crime and chaos. The endorsement marks a shift from the council's previous practice of not endorsing primary candidates, highlighting their concerns over current border security policies. Trump's campaign emphasizes restoring control at the border and reducing migrant numbers, a key issue for border state voters.