On Monday night, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a stern warning to individuals considering illegal entry into the United States, stating emphatically, “If you are considering entering America illegally, don’t even think about it.” This announcement was part of a broader initiative that includes a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign aimed at discouraging illegal immigration and urging those already in the country unlawfully to leave immediately.
In her social media post, Noem highlighted the campaign’s intent to inform potential illegal immigrants about the severe consequences they could face, including deportation and a permanent ban from returning to the U.S. She expressed gratitude to former President Donald Trump for his efforts to secure the nation’s borders and prioritize American safety. “This serves as a strong warning to criminal illegal aliens to not come to America,” she stated.
The accompanying video featured Noem delivering a clear message: anyone who enters the U.S. illegally will be tracked down and deported. She criticized previous leadership for leaving borders unprotected, resulting in an influx of drugs, human trafficking, and violent crime. “Those days are over,” she declared, asserting that the current administration is committed to protecting American families and restoring safety.
The Department of Homeland Security elaborated on the advertising campaign, which will be broadcast across various media platforms, including radio, television, and digital channels, targeting audiences both domestically and internationally. The ads will be tailored to reach potential illegal immigrants in multiple languages and through social media and text messaging.
This announcement follows recent actions taken by the administration regarding notorious criminal gangs, such as the Tren de Aragua, with Noem mentioning that Guantanamo Bay would now serve as a detention facility for the most dangerous individuals.
In a related update, border czar Tom Homan reported that U.S. Border Patrol encountered only 229 illegal immigrants in a recent 24-hour period, a significant decrease compared to the peak of over 11,000 daily encounters under the previous administration. Homan, who has extensive experience in border enforcement, noted that he had never seen numbers this low, attributing the change to Trump’s commitment to border security.
As the campaign unfolds, it remains to be seen how effective these measures will be in influencing immigration patterns and perceptions about entering the United States unlawfully.