Welcome to another edition of The Green Line. This week, Art Del Cueto has had a hectic schedule, traveling extensively, including a recent Border Tour with Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance along the Southern Border near San Diego.
In a conversation with Andy, Art shares insights from his recent discussion with Former President Trump, questioning whether there’s a concrete plan to address the ongoing border crisis. Art reminds us that during Trump’s previous administration, there were no new immigration laws created, Trump simply enforced the laws already in place. If re-elected, Trump plans to continue this approach, ensuring that those with legitimate asylum claims still have their day in court. Art believes that we would likely see a renewed focus on processing and detaining individuals caught crossing the border illegally, acting as a deterrent to the overwhelming numbers currently seen under the present administration. However, he cautions that implementing these measures will be challenging and time-consuming.
The conversation shifts to a troubling story out of Aurora, Colorado, where a Venezuelan gang, Trend De Aragua, has been making headlines. Despite clear video evidence, some officials are downplaying the situation, insisting that everything is under control. Art draws a parallel to the iconic scene from The Naked Gun movie, where chaos ensues while a character with a megaphone repeatedly assures the crowd that there’s “nothing to see here, everything is fine.” This, Art argues, is emblematic of the current administration’s handling of the border situation—turning a blind eye to the escalating crisis.
The episode takes a somber tone as Art discusses the increasing number of criminals who seem to be evading justice, a situation that hits close to home with the recent updates in the Brian Terry murder case. The violence along the Southern Border, fueled by cartel conflicts and varying enforcement across jurisdictions, continues to claim innocent lives, underscoring the urgency of addressing the border crisis.