{"id":2045997,"date":"2023-09-27T06:31:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T10:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elon-musk-to-visit-texas-southern-border-as-illegal-immigrant-crossings-skyrocket\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T06:33:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T10:33:59","slug":"elon-musk-to-visit-texas-southern-border-as-illegal-immigrant-crossings-skyrocket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elon-musk-to-visit-texas-southern-border-as-illegal-immigrant-crossings-skyrocket\/","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk to Visit Texas Border Amid Soaring Illegal Immigrant Crossings"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Felon-musk-to-visit-texas-southern-border-as-illegal-immigrant-crossings-skyrocket%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2045997&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Billionaire Elon Musk to Visit Texas Border Amidst Soaring Illegal \u2063Immigration<\/h2>\n<p>Billionaire \u200bentrepreneur Elon Musk\u2062 has announced his \u2063plans\u2064 to visit Eagle Pass, \u200dTexas, later\u2063 this week in response to the alarming increase in illegal immigrant crossings. Musk, the owner of SpaceX, Tesla, and\u200c X (formerly known as Twitter), expressed his concerns after speaking with Texas \u200cRepresentative Tony Gonzales. Gonzales confirmed that the southern border is currently &#8220;overwhelmed&#8221; by the growing number of immigrants entering the\u200b United States.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent \u200cpost on X, Musk stated, &#8220;I spoke\u200c with Rep Tony\u200b Gonzales tonight \u2013 he confirmed that it is a serious issue. They are being overwhelmed by unprecedented numbers \u2013 just hit an all-time high and still growing! Am going\u200c to visit Eagle Pass\u200c later this week to \u2063see what\u2019s going on for myself.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-vetoes-bill-preventing-some-illegal-immigrant-inmates-from-being-handed-to-ice-5498366?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Newsom Vetoes Bill Preventing Some Illegal\u2063 Immigrant Inmates\u200b From Being\u200b Handed to ICE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/25\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/16th-bus-of-migrants-from-texas-arrives-in-los-angeles-5498345?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">16th Bus of Illegal Immigrants From Texas Arrives in Los Angeles<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/25\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Musk has been highly critical of mainstream media for failing to bring attention to the border crisis. In a previous post, he expressed his\u200d frustration, stating,\u200c &#8220;Strange that there is almost\u200c no legacy media coverage of this. About 2 million people \u2014 from every country on Earth\u2064 \u2014 are\u2064 entering through\u2062 the U.S. southern border every year.\u2062 The\u200b number is rising rapidly,\u2062 yet no preventive\u2064 action is\u2062 taken by the current administration.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Representative Gonzales, accompanied by other House Republicans, visited\u2062 the \u2063Texas-Mexico \u2063border to shed light on the thousands of daily crossings. Gonzales \u200cemphasized the urgent need for Congress to pass funding \u2062that secures the border and puts an end to the chaos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">&#8220;I hosted a group of my\u200d #HouseGOP colleagues \u200dhere in Eagle \u200cPass today \u2014 it&#8217;s clear our border is broken. The first thing Congress needs to do is pass funding that\u200d secures our border and puts an end to this madness,&#8221; wrote Gonzales on X.<\/div>\n<p>Gonzales also visited\u200d a migrant processing center where over 4,000 immigrants\u200c are currently being held. He expressed his concern, stating, &#8220;Just left the migrant processing center\u2064 in Eagle Pass where Border Patrol has 4,000+ in\u200b custody. This is FOUR \u200bTIMES their holding capacity,\u200d and it&#8217;s happening EVERY COLON.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Emergency Declaration<\/h2>\n<p>Gonzales&#8217;s visit follows an emergency declaration issued by Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr. The declaration, which initially lasted for \u2062seven days, was prompted by a &#8220;severe&#8221; surge \u2062in illegal immigration. It \u200bremains uncertain whether the declaration will be extended.<\/p>\n<p>The overwhelming influx of migrants has even led border\u2064 authorities to temporarily close bridges in the area, according to Mayor\u200d Salinas.<\/p>\n<p>In a \u2062separate incident on\u2062 September 25, a group\u2063 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-suspected-illegal-immigrants-try-breaking-into-womans-home-50-miles-from-border\/\" title=\"WATCH: Suspected Illegal Immigrants Try Breaking Into Woman\u2019s Home 50 Miles From Border\">illegal immigrants attempted<\/a> to claim a \u200dsmall Texas island in the Rio\u2063 Grande as their own, as reported by \u200dTexas Department \u2064of Public Safety spokesman Lt. Chris Olivarez. The situation was swiftly resolved by\u200b the \u2063DPS Tactical Marine Unit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Illegal immigrants \u200bwait to be \u2062processed by the U.S. Border Patrol at a processing center under a bridge in\u200d Eagle Pass, Texas, on Sept. 25, 2023. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds\/AFP \u200cvia \u200cGetty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">In August, U.S. Border Patrol agents recorded\u2062 232,972 migrant \u200bencounters along the southwest border, a \u200csignificant increase from \u2064183,494 \u2064in July. It is expected\u2062 that the number of crossings\u200d in September will\u2064 surpass the previous month.<\/div>\n<p>The \u2062number of migrants crossing the border illegally has steadily risen since President Joe Biden took office. In fiscal\u2064 year (FY) 2022, there were nearly 2.38 million crossings, compared to 1.74 million in FY\u2064 2021. \u200bDuring FY 2020, under former President Trump, there were 458,088 illegal crossings. FY 2023 is projected to set a new record for the highest number of illegal \u200bimmigrants\u200d crossing into the U.S. within a 12-month\u200c period.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Texas \u200dGovernor Greg Abbott has announced his \u2063plan to transport migrants to Democrat-run sanctuary cities across the country in order to alleviate the strain on small Texas border towns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">&#8220;Texas continues to bus migrants to sanctuary cities to\u2064 relieve overwhelmed border \u200ctowns,&#8221; \u2063wrote Abbott on\u2064 X. He added, &#8220;Over\u2063 12,000 \u2064to DC, over 15,300 to NYC, over 9,200 to Chicago, over\u200d 3,000 to Philadelphia, over 1,800 to \u2062Denver, over 650 to LA.&#8221;<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Elon Musk&#8217;s visit to Eagle Pass bring attention to the severity of the immigration crisis \u200dand raise awareness about the issue?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  O release \u200chundreds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/appeals-court-overrules-judge-lets-biden-admin-use-covid-19-policy-to-expel-illegal-immigrants\/\" title=\"Appeals Court Overrules Judge, Lets Biden Admin Use COVID-19 Policy to Expel Illegal Immigrants\">illegal immigrants due<\/a> to limited detention space.\u2063 This has\u2063 raised concerns about national security and the ability \u200bto effectively screen individuals entering the country.<\/p>\n<p>Elon Musk&#8217;s visit to\u200b Eagle Pass is significant not only because of his\u2064 high-profile status as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elon-musk-pleases-his-communist-chinese-overlords-by-posting-ancient-poem-to-social-media\/\" title=\"Elon Musk Pleases His Communist Chinese Overlords by Posting Ancient Poem to Social Media\">billionaire entrepreneur<\/a>, but also because of his ability to bring attention to \u200dimportant issues through his social\u2063 media platforms. Musk has a large following and is known for his outspokenness on various topics. By visiting the Texas border and sharing his observations, he has the potential to reach a wide audience and raise awareness about the severity of the\u2062 immigration crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Musk&#8217;s involvement\u200d in \u200cthis issue may also have\u2063 political implications. As a \u200cprominent figure in the business world, his opinions and actions\u200d carry weight. This visit could potentially bring pressure \u200bon lawmakers and the government to take more decisive action to address the border crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden\u2063 administration has faced criticism for \u200bits handling of the immigration issue, with many claiming that the current policies have contributed to the \u200bsurge in\u2064 illegal crossings. Musk&#8217;s\u200c visit and \u200cpublic \u200cstatements may add to the \u200bmounting pressure on the administration to address this crisis more effectively.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting\u2063 that Elon Musk has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faith-leaders-get-covid-19-vaccine-to-encourage-vaccination\/\" title=\"Faith Leaders Get Covid-19 Vaccine To Encourage Vaccination\">previously shown interest<\/a> in immigration issues. As the\u2062 CEO of Tesla, he has relied on a highly\u2063 skilled immigrant workforce to innovate and\u200d drive his companies forward. In a tweet from 2018, he expressed \u2062his support for immigration and stated, &#8220;I don\u2019t\u2062 think people should be denied \u2064immigration to America if they have skills that\u2064 are of value to America.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Musk&#8217;s visit to \u2062Eagle Pass will be closely watched by both supporters and critics alike. The outcome of \u200dthis visit and\u200d Musk&#8217;s subsequent actions could have far-reaching implications for how the immigration crisis \u200bis addressed and how the public \u2064perceives the \u200bgovernment&#8217;s handling of the issue.<\/p>\n<p>As the border crisis continues to escalate and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elon-musk-to-visit-texas-southern-border-as-illegal-immigrant-crossings-skyrocket\/\" title=\"Elon Musk to Visit Texas Border Amid Soaring Illegal Immigrant Crossings\">illegal immigration numbers reach record highs<\/a>,\u2064 it is \u200ccrucial for \u200dinfluential figures like Elon Musk to bring attention to this issue. By using his platform and resources to shine a spotlight on the situation, Musk has\u2062 the potential to bring about meaningful change\u2063 and prompt action from both the government\u2062 and the public. Only time will tell what impact his visit will have, but it is clear that \u200chis involvement has the potential to make a significant difference in\u2063 the ongoing debate surrounding \u200dimmigration and border security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Billionaire Elon Musk plans to visit Eagle Pass, Texas, this week due to the surge in illegal immigrant crossings. Musk, the owner of SpaceX, Tesla, and X (formerly Twitter), discussed the overwhelmed southern border with Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales (R). 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