Trump Announces Plan Today to Expand Border Patrol with 10,000 New Agents, Raises, and $10,000 Bonus

Oct 13, 2024, 10:08 PM

Former President Donald Trump announced plans today to expand the U.S. Border Patrol during a rally in Prescott, Arizona. The plan includes hiring 10,000 new agents and asking Congress to immediately approve a 10% raise for all border patrol agents. Additionally, Trump proposed a $10,000 retention and signing bonus to help recruit and retain personnel. This announcement comes as the Border Patrol Union has issued a full endorsement of Trump, emphasizing that the agents are protecting our lives.