Record-Breaking Rise: Over 370,000 Illegal Border Crossers in December
In December, an astonishing 371,036 foreign nationals defiantly breached the U.S. borders, marking an unprecedented high for the month. The figures reveal a stark reality: 302,034 individuals boldly crossed the southwest land border, with a whopping 249,785 apprehended between designated ports of entry. A stark contrast emerges when comparing these numbers to the 73,414 illegal border crossings recorded in December 2021.
Meanwhile, at the northern land border, a shocking 15,349 foreign nationals were caught illegally entering the country, an all-time high for the month. This surge sharply contrasts with the mere 2,205 apprehensions at the northern border in December 2021. It is crucial to note that these numbers exclude the elusive “gotaways,” those deliberately evading law enforcement, estimated to be a staggering 1.7 million from January 1, 2021, to September 30, 2023.
The predominant demographic among these trespassers, including the elusive “gotaways,” is that of single adults, predominantly single military-age men. This alarming trend has not gone unnoticed, with retired FBI counterintelligence leaders sounding the alarm.
They emphasize the potential terrorist threat posed by these unvetted individuals and point to President Joe Biden’s border policies as inadvertently enabling a “soft invasion” of military-age men from terror-linked regions such as China and Russia.
Amidst this unprecedented situation, the U.S. House of Representatives is on the brink of impeaching Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Critics argue that Mayorkas has failed in upholding his oath of office, with the House Committee on Homeland Security Committee Chairman asserting that he is “derelict in his duty” to protect the homeland.
The gravity of the scenario is underscored by the uncertainty surrounding the actual number and whereabouts of these elusive “gotaways,” leaving law enforcement officials in the dark. In essence, the United States is witnessing an unparalleled homeland invasion, a reality that demands urgent attention and action