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Trump Announces Plan to Hire 10,000 Border Patrol Agents, Gains Union Endorsement with Raises and Bonuses

Oct 13, 2024, 10:14 PM

Former President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive plan to bolster the U.S. Border Patrol during a rally in Prescott, AZ, today. The plan includes hiring 10,000 new border patrol agents, providing a 10% raise for all agents, and offering a $10,000 retention and signing bonus. Trump also received the endorsement of the National Border Patrol Council, which represents over 19,000 agents. The union's president, Paul Perez, emphasized that Trump is the only candidate who can effectively address the border crisis. This endorsement comes amid Trump's criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris's handling of immigration issues. The union represents 16,000 agents nationwide. The announcement was made on October 13, 2024.