New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu received approval this week to deploy the New Hampshire National Guard to the southern border. The state allocated $850,000 for this mission.
Governor Sununu sent a letter to the Fiscal Committee on February 13, expressing his request. In his letter, Sununu emphasized the need for states to take action to ensure the safety of their citizens in light of the federal government’s lack of commitment to securing the border. He stated, “In the absence of a willingness at the federal level to secure our border, states (both individually and collectively) must undertake efforts to protect the safety of their citizens.”
The Fiscal Committee gave its approval on February 16th to deploy 15 National Guard members for a maximum duration of 90 days. In response to the committee’s decision, Sununu expressed his gratitude in a press release, stating, “I am grateful to the members of the Fiscal Committee for granting the funds. With the lack of action from the federal government, the efforts of the New Hampshire National Guard on the Southern Border will not only save lives in Texas but also have a positive impact right here at home.”
Governor Sununu has been actively working to address the increasing number of migrants crossing the southern border. In line with this, he recently expressed his support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to secure the border, including the use of razor wire fences. Along with 24 other Republican governors, Sununu released a joint statement emphasizing the urgent need for President Biden and his administration to address the concerning issue of illegal immigration. The statement highlighted the vulnerability of Americans and the nation as a whole due to the unprecedented influx of migrants pouring across the southern border.
The Biden Administration has come under criticism for its approach towards border security and law enforcement. Instead of prioritizing the rule of law and safeguarding the border, it has taken a different stance. In fact, it has gone so far as to attack and file lawsuits against Texas for its efforts to protect American citizens from the influx of illegal immigrants, the flow of dangerous drugs such as fentanyl, and potential infiltration by terrorists. This has raised concerns among those who believe in the importance of upholding the law and ensuring the safety of the nation.
According to a recent report, the U.S. Border Patrol had a record-breaking 250,000 interactions with migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in December 2023. However, this number significantly dropped to 124,000 encounters in January 2024.