Picture this: a nation stripped of its power to decide who comes in and who stays out, a borderless utopia where sovereignty is sacrificed on the altar of political correctness. This nightmarish vision is what Democrats have been peddling, hoping to undermine President Trump’s steadfast stance on immigration. But the reality, much to their chagrin, is that the majority of Americans stand with the White House, not them.
Recently, White House “border czar” Tom Homan declared the conclusion of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota. Now, if you believe the spin from the usual suspects, you might think this was a defeat for law and order. But let’s cut through the fog of fiction. This operation was a resounding success, with over 4,000 illegal aliens arrested and more than 3,300 missing unaccompanied alien children located. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent a victory for a nation that believes in its laws.
Yet, the Left, with their predictable hate for anything Trump does, seized upon the tragic deaths of two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, as if these tragedies were a political gold mine. They attempted to paint these incidents as proof positive that Americans were ready to throw immigration enforcement out the window. Spoiler alert: they weren’t.
Oh, the media tried their best, trumpeting polls showing disapproval of Trump’s handling of border security rising from 38% to 49%. They conveniently skipped over the fact that when Americans are asked if they support deporting illegal aliens, a majority still say yes. According to a Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, 52% of the public supports deporting all illegal aliens. A survey by Cygnal found that 61% of likely midterm voters support deporting those illegally in the U.S. A two-to-one margin, despite the media’s relentless barrage.
Here’s the kicker: this data was gathered after the media’s anti-ICE frenzy. If the Left’s narrative had any traction, those numbers would have tanked. They didn’t. Instead, they underscore a simple truth: Americans still believe that breaking the law has consequences and that borders matter.
What’s more, 73% say entering the U.S. without permission is illegal, 64% view illegal immigration as a serious problem, 54% back ICE, and 58% oppose defunding it. These figures paint a picture that the Left would rather ignore. Despite their best efforts to conflate mass deportations with the tactics used in enforcement operations, Americans remain steadfast. They can criticize ICE operations without abandoning the core belief in law enforcement.
This is the inconvenient truth for Democrats: the majority of Americans still see illegal entry as illegal, view illegal immigration as a serious issue, and recognize deportation as a necessary tool. The Left’s cries to “Abolish ICE” have failed to resonate with the average voter, just as their “Defund the Police” chants fell flat.
In the end, this isn’t just about immigration enforcement; it’s about sovereignty. A nation must control its borders and enforce its laws. These aren’t optional policies subject to the whims of activist pressure or polling shifts. They are fundamental to the survival of a sovereign state.
The Left hoped that Operation Metro Surge would turn the tide against immigration enforcement. Instead, it reaffirmed Americans’ belief in the rule of law and the importance of protecting national sovereignty. It’s a lesson that should echo through the halls of Congress and across the media landscape: America is still a nation that believes in borders and the laws that uphold them. Perhaps it’s time the Left started believing it too.