Trump Border Security Package Passes House, Expands Wall Construction to 701 Miles

Remember when thousands of illegal migrants poured across our southern border each day? For years, American towns struggled under the weight of Biden’s border crisis. Shelters were packed. Schools were crowded. Border agents were stuck doing paperwork instead of catching bad guys. Regular citizens watched in anger as nothing got fixed.

Those days are officially over. After years of open borders and catch-and-release policies that put American communities at risk, a big change has finally arrived. The tide has turned in favor of law enforcement, border security, and following the rules – exactly as was promised to voters.

The House of Representatives passed President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” on Thursday with a vote of 218-214, securing billions in funding for border enforcement and wall construction. Only two Republicans opposed the measure, with Representatives Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania joining Democrats in their opposition. Immigration enforcement advocates celebrated the bill’s passage as a big win for American security.

From ‘Daily Caller’:

“During the previous four years, the American public endured record levels of illegal immigration, record costs and immeasurable damage to the security and well-being of the nation,” Joe Chatham, director of government relations for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, said in a public statement shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation. “The legislation passed by Congress today is critical to ensuring that our borders will remain secure beyond the current administration and that the millions of illegal aliens now in the country will be removed.”

Wall Funding Finally Secured

The bill puts more than $46 billion toward wall construction and border barrier systems – money that has been needed for years. This includes 701 miles of primary wall, 900 miles of river barriers, and nearly 630 miles of secondary barriers. Think of it as finally putting a proper lock on America’s front door after years of it hanging wide open.

But the wall is just the beginning. The bill also pays for 5,000 new Customs and Border Protection officers, 3,000 new Border Patrol agents, and 200 new Air and Marine Operations agents. These brave men and women will finally have the tools and backup they need to do their jobs right.

Border security groups praised the bill as the biggest border investment in American history. The physical barriers, combined with more personnel, create a complete system to protect American borders.

Border Crisis Reversed

The results of Trump’s border policies are already clear as day. The Department of Homeland Security announced the lowest nationwide encounters in history this week, with just 25,243 nationwide encounters for the entire month of June.

Even more impressive, not a single illegal migrant was released into the United States in May 2025. Compare that to May 2024, when over 62,000 illegal migrants were dropped into American communities. It’s like night and day!

These numbers show a complete turnaround from the border crisis that plagued America for years. Towns that once faced overwhelming numbers of illegal crossings can now breathe easier knowing their borders are secure.

Democrats Oppose Border Security Success

Not everyone is celebrating America’s more secure border. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries claimed the Big, Beautiful Bill would “unleash” a “deportation machine” on steroids. This talk shows how out of touch Democrats have become with regular Americans who simply want safe communities and secure borders.

In contrast, law enforcement officials welcome the support. “I speak on behalf of the entire agency when I say that ICE is grateful to President Trump for putting in the hard work necessary to get the Big Beautiful Bill across the finish line — but the real win is for the American people,” said ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons.

“The unprecedented funding for ICE will enable my hard-working officers and agents to continue making America safe again by identifying, arresting and removing criminal aliens from our communities,” Lyons added.

The big difference between Democrat fear-mongering and the reality of improved security highlights why this bill was so necessary. While politicians talked, American communities suffered. Now, real action is finally fixing the crisis.

For decades, Americans have demanded a secure border. With the passage of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” that long-awaited security is finally becoming reality. The dramatic turnaround in border statistics proves that with proper funding, clear policies, and political will, America can indeed control who enters our country. The message is clear: America welcomes legal immigrants but expects everyone to follow the rules. Our sovereignty matters, our laws matter, and promises made to the American people matter.

Key Takeaways

• Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” secures $46+ billion for border wall and 8,200 new border personnel
• Border encounters hit record low of 25,243 in June, with zero illegal releases in May 2025
• Democrats oppose the bill despite its proven effectiveness in reversing the border crisis
• The legislation fulfills Trump’s campaign promise to secure America’s borders and protect communities

Sources: Daily Caller

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