Border patrol agents threaten to leave in droves if Kamala Harris wins: ‘Not doing this s–t again’
SUMMARY
Border Patrol agents are considering mass resignations if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the 2024 election, citing frustration with the Biden-Harris administration's handling of border security. Several agents expressed feelings of being undermined and demoralized over the past four years, with one stating, "I’m not doing this s–t again … four years of hell." The National Border Patrol Council, representing 16,000 agents, endorsed Donald Trump, who has pledged to increase the agency's staff by 10,000. However, Harris’ potential election is expected to exacerbate the agency’s staffing crisis, as many veteran agents may retire or leave. Morale within the agency has plummeted under the current administration, leading to record suicides and staff shortages, with over 4,000 agents departing since 2020. The Biden-Harris administration has faced criticism for policies seen as weakening border security, despite recent decreases in illegal crossings.
