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The border chaos reflects deepening concerns about America's national security. With record-high migrant crossings, there is worry that hostile actors—such as jihadist groups and Iranian proxies—may exploit the porous border to carry out terrorist activities on US soil. While the public’s fatigue with the multifaceted War on Terror persists, intelligence officials remain vigilant, emphasizing that enemies are not.
The Biden administration faces mounting pressure to secure the border effectively, or risk further destabilization and potential terror threats. State-level efforts, like that of Texas, underline the frustration over federal policies perceived as inadequate.