VP Vance Tours Texas Border, Highlights Immigration Policy Changes

Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Eagle Pass, Texas, to underscore the Trump administration's stringent immigration policies, coinciding with a reported significant drop in illegal border crossings. Accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Vance's visit marks the highest-level official tour of the U.S.-Mexico border since Trump took office. The administration claims a 94% reduction in crossings, attributed to various enforcement measures including military deployments and new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. While Trump asserts his policies are effective, experts note that Biden-era asylum restrictions also contributed to this decline. The visit will include a tour of Shelby Park, a contentious area due to Governor Greg Abbott's ongoing disputes with federal authorities over border management. The administration's approach aims to present a united front on border security as Trump continues to make it a central issue in his campaign for a second term.