(Scypre.com) – During a rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona, former President Donald Trump received a significant endorsement from the National Border Patrol Council, the official union representing U.S. border patrol agents. The endorsement highlights the growing role of border security in the 2024 presidential race.
Trump expressed his gratitude to the crowd for the union’s endorsement, calling it a “great honor” and noting that the decision to back him was unanimous among the union members. He then invited Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, onto the stage. Perez delivered a strong message to the audience, warning about the dangers he believes Vice President Kamala Harris poses if she were to win the upcoming election.
Perez warned that under Harris’s leadership, the country’s borders would become even more vulnerable, leading to an increase in crime and chaos across American cities. “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 accused Harris of allowing “untold millions of unvetted people” into the country, some of whom, he claimed, are responsible for serious crimes like murders, rapes, and robberies.
The union leader continued his speech by emphasizing that only Trump could restore order and security. He credited Trump for consistently supporting the border patrol agents and pledged the full backing of the National Border Patrol Council, which represents 16,000 members. “Only one man can fix that. That is Donald J. Trump,” Perez declared to the crowd.
Trump appeared visibly pleased with the strong endorsement, referring to the border patrol agents as an “incredible group of people.” He promised to always stand with them and continue advocating for policies that would enhance border security. The former president also took the opportunity to rally voters in Arizona, a key battleground state, making several pointed remarks about his opponent, Vice President Harris.
Throughout the rally, Trump criticized Harris, including her stance on military issues, and vowed never to allow the U.S. military to become what he described as “woke.” He then shifted the audience’s attention to a video clip playing on a large screen behind him. The footage featured scenes from the iconic Stanley Kubrick film “Full Metal Jacket,” including an intense portrayal of a drill sergeant played by R. Lee Ermey. The video concluded with a jarring twist that celebrated pride month, which Trump used to criticize what he sees as excessive political correctness in the military.
The former president also addressed the renaming of military bases and promised that his administration would continue to crack down on violent crime and support law enforcement. His speech served as a broader message to the crowd that he would maintain law and order while strengthening the nation’s defenses.
As the 2024 election approaches, Trump is ramping up his efforts to secure votes, especially in swing states like Arizona. Recent polling data shows a tight race between Trump and Harris, with little separation in key battleground states. According to a Wall Street Journal poll conducted between Sept. 28 and Oct. 8, the two candidates are virtually tied in several states, including North Carolina and Wisconsin.
The survey, which included 600 registered voters in seven battleground states, found that Harris holds a slight edge in Arizona and Georgia, while Trump leads in Nevada and Pennsylvania. However, the poll’s margin of error of +/- 4 percentage points means the race is still highly competitive in all states. Voters appear to trust Trump more on issues like the economy, inflation, and border security, while Harris is favored on topics such as housing affordability, health care, and abortion rights.
The poll results underscore the importance of both candidates’ campaign strategies as they make their final push toward Election Day on Nov. 5. The outcome in these key states will likely determine the next president of the United States.