Quick Hit:

Donald Trump has vowed to end what he calls a "migrant invasion" if reelected, pledging to dismantle the Biden-Harris administration’s CBP One app, which he claims aids in illegal immigration.

Key Details:

• Trump criticized the CBP One app, calling it the "Kamala phone app for smuggling illegals," and vowed to "terminate" it if reelected. 
• He vowed to end all illegal entries, cancel migrant flights, and suspend refugee resettlement programs.
• Republicans argue the app encourages mass migration, with 95.8% of migrants using the app last year allowed entry into the U.S.

Diving Deeper: 

Former President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of the Biden-Harris administration's border policies, specifically targeting the CBP One app, a tool designed to streamline migrant entry at the southern border. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump called the app a mechanism for "smuggling illegals" and pledged to end its use if he returns to the White House.

"As President, I will immediately end the migrant invasion of America," Trump wrote. He went on to claim that the CBP One app, which he referred to as the "Kamala phone app," is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s open-border agenda. Trump promised to "terminate" the app, stating that it "smuggles illegals" into the country.

Trump’s statement also laid out broader immigration plans, which include halting migrant flights, suspending refugee resettlement programs, and implementing remigration policies to send migrants back to their home countries. He argued that these measures would "save our cities and towns" across the U.S., citing states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan as key areas affected by the current border crisis.

Trump's stance reflects growing conservative frustration with the app, which has been criticized for allowing the majority of migrants who schedule appointments through it to enter the U.S. Critics like Trump argue that the system undermines border security by bypassing proper vetting procedures. In contrast, the Biden administration maintains that the app improves processing efficiency and reduces illegal crossings.

Republicans have also been vocal in their opposition to the app, arguing it encourages illegal migration. According to a report by the House Committee on Homeland Security, 95.8% of migrants using the app between January and September 2023 were given a "notice to appear" and allowed into the country. Committee Chairman Mark Green accused the Biden administration of using the app as a "smokescreen for the mass release of individuals" into U.S. communities, a claim echoed by Trump in his Truth Social post.