National Border Patrol Union Unanimously Endorses Donald Trump for 2024 Presidency at Arizona Rally

The National Border Patrol Council, representing U.S. border patrol agents, formally endorsed former President Donald Trump during a rally held in Prescott Valley, Arizona, on Sunday.

Trump, who is campaigning for the 2024 presidential election, expressed his gratitude for the union’s unanimous support.

“It’s a great honor,” Trump told the crowd, referring to the endorsement from the border patrol union. He then invited Paul Perez, the union’s president, to join him on stage.

Perez delivered a pointed message to the audience, warning that a victory by Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election could lead to severe consequences for the country.

“If we allow border czar Harris to win this election, every city, every community in this great country is going to go to hell,” Perez stated.

He criticized the current border policies, claiming that unvetted individuals entering the U.S. have contributed to a rise in serious crimes such as murders, rapes, and robberies.

Perez stressed that only Trump has the capability to address these issues, pointing to his track record of supporting border patrol agents.

Perez further emphasized that voters have a choice in the November election. They could either continue with the current situation, which he argued allows criminal cartels to control the border and facilitates the flow of drugs like fentanyl into the U.S., or they could elect Trump, who he claimed would restore order.

On behalf of the 16,000 members of the National Border Patrol Council, Perez announced the union’s official endorsement of Trump for president.

In response, Trump praised the union, calling them an “incredible group of people” and reaffirmed his commitment to stand by them.

Following the endorsement, Trump turned his focus back to rallying voters in Arizona, a key battleground state in the upcoming election.

During his speech, Trump took several jabs at Vice President Harris, criticizing her policies and leadership.

He also promised that under his leadership, the U.S. military would not become “woke.” At one point, Trump directed the audience to watch a video on the screen behind him, which featured clips from the film Full Metal Jacket before transitioning into a segment highlighting social issues like Pride Month, in line with Trump’s critique of recent cultural shifts.

Trump also addressed changes to military base names and vowed to prioritize reducing violent crime and supporting law enforcement.

As he continues his campaign in the run-up to the November 5 election, Trump is working to secure votes in Arizona, a state he considers crucial for his path to victory.

Recent polling data from the Wall Street Journal, conducted between September 28 and October 8, shows a tight race between Trump and Harris in key battleground states.

The survey, which polled 600 registered voters in each state, revealed that Trump and Harris are tied in North Carolina and Wisconsin. In Arizona and Georgia, Harris holds a slight edge, leading 48% to 46% and 49% to 47%, respectively. Trump, however, leads in Nevada by a margin of 49% to 43% and holds a slim advantage in Pennsylvania, leading Harris 47% to 46%.

On key issues, voters said they trusted Trump more to handle the economy, inflation, and immigration policies, including border security.

However, Harris was favored on issues such as housing affordability, abortion, health care, and being seen as a leader who cares about the American people.

With both candidates neck-and-neck in critical swing states, the 2024 election is shaping up to be a closely contested race, with each side vying for a narrow but decisive victory.