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Since President Biden assumed office, nearly 25% of border patrol agents have left service, citing burnout, stress, and exposure to dangerous environments. Vice President of the National Border Patrol Council, Chris Cabrera, paints a bleak picture: morale is at historic lows, with agents witnessing an unrelenting drumbeat of trauma and exhaustion.
Cabrera emphasizes that many agents keep their distress hidden, but the mental health crisis is undeniable. Leaders within the Border Patrol are now trying to address the problem, but systemic issues—such as resource shortages, dangerous working conditions, and policy constraints—compound the crisis.