Border Patrol enjoys recruitment bonanza
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The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has experienced a significant resurgence in recruitment following years of challenges under the Biden administration, according to an internal memo obtained by reporters first over at the Daily Caller. The document highlights a renewed sense of purpose and operational focus under the leadership of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, appointed by President Donald Trump.
From January to May 2025, CBP recorded a 44% increase in job applications compared to the same period in 2024, the memo states. This marks a sharp reversal from the Biden years, when the agency grappled with overwhelming migrant flows and insufficient support. During that time, low morale led to a spike in agent suicides, and recruitment numbers plummeted as the agency struggled to maintain its ranks.
Between 2021 and 2024, CBP reported 8.5 million border encounters and over 1.7 million known got-aways, according to agency data. More than 250 migrants encountered at the southern border during this period were listed on the terror watchlist, raising security concerns. The relentless pressure on agents, coupled with limited resources, created a challenging environment for the agency.
In 2022, former CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus described the situation in stark terms, writing in an email to CBP leaders that morale was “the worst it’s ever been.” Magnus, who was reportedly asked to resign by then-Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, highlighted the toll the agency’s struggles had taken on its workforce.
The morale crisis was so severe that CBP hired a “suicidologist” in early 2021 to address the rising number of agent suicides, as previously reported by the Washington Examiner. Despite Biden’s efforts to bolster funding, the agency continued to face unchecked border crossings and a dwindling workforce, exacerbating operational challenges.
Upon taking office, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at curbing illegal immigration and reversing Biden-era policies that had hindered enforcement efforts. The impact was immediate: border apprehensions dropped to a fifteen-year low in February 2025, according to DHS data, signaling a significant shift in border security dynamics.
The memo also notes improvements across other DHS divisions under new leadership. The U.S. Coast Guard, for instance, reported an 11% increase in cocaine seizures in fiscal year 2025 compared to the previous year. Additionally, the Coast Guard welcomed over 4,250 new recruits, a rise of 1,200 from the same period in 2024, and seized more than 110,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana valued at over $1.5 billion.
The Secret Service has also seen a remarkable uptick in recruitment, with applications surging by 200% in 2025, according to the memo. This increase reflects a revitalization of DHS agencies under the Trump administration’s focus on law enforcement and national security.
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The big difference between Trump and Biden is that he allowed DHS and the Border Patrol to do their job. That boosted morale and led to the lowest illegal border crossings in recent years. It looked like the Biden team was actually facilitating illegal immigration, allowing millions in. I think that is one of the reasons the Democrats lost the election in 2024. Now, only a small fraction are able to avoid arrest and deportation.
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