Trump unleashes "Operation River Wall": Coast Guard deploys 100 boats to seal the Texas border
By zoeysky // 2025-10-22
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  • The Trump administration is deploying the Coast Guard to the Texas-Mexico border in a new operation called "Operation River Wall." This initiative will send hundreds of personnel and over 100 boats to patrol a 260-mile stretch of the Rio Grande.
  • The primary goals of the operation are to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking by establishing firm control over the river. The administration aims to use the Coast Guard's expertise in riverine environments to close a potential security gap.
  • This move is part of a broader border strategy that the administration credits for a historic drop in illegal crossings. Officials state that migrant apprehensions have plunged to their lowest level since 1970.
  • The Trump administration attributes this success to aggressive policies implemented since January 2025, including sending military troops to the border, launching large-scale deportations and suspending access to the asylum system.
  • Operation River Wall represents a new phase in the administration's approach, combining military-style tactical support with law enforcement to create a multi-layered defense system and maintain long-term border security gains.
In a significant escalation of border security efforts, the Trump administration has announced the deployment of the U.S. Coast Guard to the Texas-Mexico border. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, the Trump administration's new initiative, dubbed "Operation River Wall," involves deploying the Coast Guard to the Texas-Mexico border. The operation's primary goals are to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking by establishing firm control over the river. The operation, announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will see Coast Guard assets deployed to a 260-mile stretch of the Rio Grande Valley in eastern Texas. The deployment leverages the Coast Guard's extensive experience in maritime and riverine environments, aiming to establish firm control over a complex and often volatile section of the southern border. Noem framed the move as a continuation of the administration's successful border strategy, stating that President Donald Trump had previously delivered the most secure southern border in U.S. history. The goal of Operation River Wall is to ensure that those security gains are maintained for the long term. She praised the Coast Guard, noting its long-standing role in defending America's maritime borders since its founding in 1790. Echoing this sentiment, Acting Commandant of the Coast Guard Admiral Kevin Lunday expressed confidence in the service's unique capabilities. He emphasized that the Coast Guard is the world's best at tactical boat operations and maritime interdiction, whether at sea, along coasts, or in riverine environments like the Rio Grande.

Illegal border crossings drop to lowest level in over five decades

This deployment comes amid a dramatic shift in border security metrics. According to the Department of Homeland Security, illegal border crossings have plunged to their lowest level since 1970. In the fiscal year that ended in September 2025, Border Patrol recorded roughly 238,000 migrant apprehensions. This figure represents a stark drop from the more than 1.5 million apprehensions recorded in fiscal year 2024 and the peaks of over two million seen during the Biden administration in 2022 and 2023. The Trump administration attributes this historic decline to a series of aggressive policies implemented since January. These include the deployment of hundreds of military troops to the border, the launch of a large-scale deportation campaign, the suspension of access to the asylum system and the cancellation of "legal pathways" established under the previous administration. The deployment of the Coast Guard for Operation River Wall signals a new phase in this comprehensive approach. By focusing on the maritime domain of the Rio Grande, the administration aims to close a potential security gap and further deter illegal activity. The operation represents a fusion of military-style tactical support with traditional law enforcement, creating a multi-layered defense system along the southern border. This latest action underscores the administration's continued focus on stopping illegal immigration, illicit drugs and criminal activity, building upon the record-low apprehension numbers that have defined its border strategy. Watch the video below as the Health Ranger Mike Adams and Ann Vandersteel talk about the border crisis and human trafficking in the U.S. due to the Open Border policy. This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: TheEpochTimes.com BrightU.ai DHS.gov USAToday.com Brighteon.com
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