‘I Didn’t Vote for This’: A Revolt Against DOGE Cuts, Deep in Trump Country

[The_Jim]

The Biden administration had reduced border crossings from the peak by something like 80% by the time he left office. Congressional gridlock is the real problem here though.

Talk about picking cherries

 

[Gr8bawana]

I’m still waiting for my cost of living and gas prices to go down. Wasn’t that supposed to happen on day one?

You mean you're waiting on affordability?

• Calls it a "Hoax/Con Job": Trump has labeled the "affordability" issue a "fake narrative" pushed by Democrats, suggesting it's a political distraction, per PBS and NPR.
• Downplays Reality: He claims the economy is strong and inflation has dropped significantly, despite public perception and data showing otherwise for many, according to The New York Times and NPR.
• Contrasts with Past: He contrasts the current situation with what he calls the "worst inflation in history" during a previous administration, claiming his policies reduced costs, according to PBS.
• Shifts Focus: He's reportedly looking to move away from the topic, preferring to discuss immigration, notes The New York Times.

 

[SAJ-99]

Folks trying to make the argument that Trump voters shouldn’t be complaining about his policies because they should have known what they were getting should probably consider what that kind of logic would mean if Harris had won and the shoe were on the other foot.

In your alternate scenario I would be complaining loudly about things I disagreed with instead of saying "let's not talk about politics". There is no point in complaining in this administration. No one is listening unless you can hand them a check.

Strong border security first to make it more difficult to come illegally than legally. Concurrently, update the work visa process to allow for seasonal labor/ jobs that are not being filled by American workers.

I think most normal people can agree with the idea of this. A updated immigration system is a foundational strength of America. You and I could probably agree on that legal policy in a couple of hours. Politicans won't because there is nothing in it for them. Consequently we alternate between waves of asylum seekers (some legit and some not) and responses of dehumanizing policies. But in this case we are throwing the baby out with the bath water with things such as cuts to student visas and $100,000 fees for H-1Bs. America will survive, but the damage will be long lasting.

 

[Laszlo Cravensworth]

Amid Trump crackdown, illegal border crossings plunge to levels not seen in decades

Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.

www.cbsnews.com

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Which peak? The one after Jan 2021?

In that figure the peak is December of 2023 at 250k. By August 2024 it was 60k and December it was 47k.