President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act, a funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Trump emphasized his administration’s immigration enforcement record and border security policies during the White House event. The legislation allocates $38 billion to ICE and $26 billion to Border Patrol for strengthening enforcement and border security.
The President highlighted the support the bill provides to immigration and border enforcement agencies. He praised the work of ICE and Border Patrol, referring to them as heroes defending the borders. Trump accused Democrats of trying to block DHS funding and claimed significant progress in border security and reduced illegal crossings.
Trump linked the funding to broader crime-reduction efforts, citing successful law-enforcement initiatives in Washington, D.C., and other cities. He commended the National Guard, local law enforcement agencies, and congressional Republicans for their support. The Secure America Act follows months of partisan debate in Congress over immigration policy, border enforcement, and DHS funding.
During a Q&A session, Trump addressed military action against Iran following the reported downing of a US military helicopter. He emphasized the need to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump also mentioned Pakistan in the context of diplomatic efforts regarding Iran. The President expressed interest in meeting with artificial intelligence executives to discuss ways to ensure public benefits from AI growth.
