The Ben Shapiro Show

My Ride Along With Border Patrol Union

Mar 3, 2024
Brandon Judd, President of the National Border Patrol Council, sheds light on the pressing issues at the southern border. He discusses challenges posed by cartels and the influx of individuals from terrorism-prone countries. Judd critiques current immigration policies and highlights the struggles of border patrol agents against rising drug trafficking. He shares insights on morale among officers and the complexities of asylum claims. Their conversation emphasizes the need for more effective border policies and accountability in homeland security.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Special Interest Countries

  • People from terror hotbeds try to evade apprehension.
  • While a small percentage, individuals from Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria still cross, raising security concerns.
INSIGHT

Demographics of Crossings

  • The majority crossing the border are single adult men of military age, not family units.
  • Judd notes a recent uptick in Chinese, Eastern European, and African nationals.
INSIGHT

Resource Allocation

  • Under normal administrations, 30% of border resources handle administrative duties.
  • Currently, 90% of resources are administrative, leaving only 10% for patrolling.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app