Are Open Borders to Blame for the Rise in Sexual Assaults?

America has endured a nightmare at its southern border for far too long. The flood of illegal aliens unleashed by the previous administration didn’t just strain our resources; it brought a tidal wave of crime, including the unspeakable horror of sexual violence. Women and children, the most vulnerable among us, bore the brunt of this betrayal. But now, with President Donald Trump back at the helm, the tide is turning. His bold proclamation of April 2025 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month isn’t just words on paper; it’s a battle cry to reclaim our streets, our safety, and our dignity.

Let’s be clear: the open-border chaos of the last four years wasn’t an accident. It was a deliberate act of sabotage against the American people. Gangs and criminals poured in, exploiting lax policies to prey on the innocent. The result? A surge in sexual assaults that left communities reeling and families shattered. Trump’s response is decisive, unapologetic, and long overdue. By tying this awareness month to a full-scale border security overhaul, he’s sending a message: America will not tolerate the predators who’ve thrived under weak leadership.

The names echo like a roll call of tragedy: Jocelyn Nungaray, Laken Riley, Rachel Morin. These aren’t just statistics; they’re daughters, sisters, and friends stolen from us by illegal alien crime. Take Jocelyn, a 12-year-old Texan brutally assaulted and murdered last June by two illegal aliens. Her love for nature now lives on in the renamed Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, a fitting tribute from a president who refuses to let her death be in vain. Then there’s Laken Riley, whose name graces a new law ensuring that criminal aliens face detention, not freedom to strike again.

These cases aren’t isolated. They’re the tip of a grotesque iceberg. Border security isn’t some abstract debate; it’s a shield against the depravity that’s scarred our nation. The Department of Homeland Security reports unlawful crossings down over 60% since mid-2024, thanks to Trump’s aggressive measures. Yet some still cling to the tired line that tougher borders don’t curb crime. Tell that to the families mourning their loved ones. Historical data backs this up: militarized borders since the ‘90s cut crossings in key areas, and today’s tech-driven enforcement is finishing the job.

Sexual violence doesn’t stop at assault; it festers in the modern slavery of human trafficking. Cartels, now branded as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under Trump’s orders, have long profited from this evil. His national emergency declaration at the border and the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, including sending gang members back to El Salvador, strike at the heart of these networks. The Center for Countering Human Trafficking and the Blue Campaign are working overtime, and DHS notched record removals in 2024. This isn’t theory; it’s action delivering results.

Opponents whine that these policies hurt migrants, pointing to risks in transit or detention. They’re missing the point. Lax borders don’t protect anyone; they empower traffickers. Studies show immigrant women face higher abuse rates, often tied to the power imbalances of illegal status. Trump’s approach flips the script: secure the border, deport the criminals, and dry up the conditions that let trafficking flourish. The Violence Against Women Act helps victims, sure, but it’s no substitute for keeping predators out in the first place.

The chattering class loves to scoff at Trump’s blunt talk, claiming it inflames fear without evidence. They’re dead wrong. Public perception matters, and when half of Americans see illegal immigration as a crime driver, it’s not some baseless panic; it’s a demand for action. Studies from the U.S. and beyond debunk the myth that immigrants spike crime rates, but that’s beside the point. The issue isn’t every migrant; it’s the unchecked flood that lets the worst slip through. Trump’s rhetoric isn’t fearmongering; it’s a wake-up call, and his policies prove it works.

Look at the Laken Riley Act or the mass deportation push. These aren’t knee-jerk reactions; they’re calculated moves to restore trust. Critics like Senator Blackburn’s detractors argue it’s all political theater, using tragic cases to score points. Nonsense. Leveraging real stories to fix real problems is leadership, not exploitation. The alternative, ignoring the bloodshed for the sake of optics, is what got us into this mess.

Trump’s vision is simple: a border that works, streets that are safe, and justice that’s swift. The days of coddling criminal aliens are over. By tying sexual assault prevention to border security, he’s tackling the root, not just the symptoms. Families, law enforcement, and communities are rallying behind this call to action, and they’re right to. The stakes are too high for half-measures or hand-wringing.

America deserves better than the chaos we’ve endured. Trump’s delivering it, one deportation, one law, one refuge renaming at a time. The fight against sexual violence isn’t won with platitudes; it’s won with steel resolve and a locked-down border. That’s the promise of this administration, and it’s a promise being kept.