Twitter and X owner Elon Musk has dropped a bombshell announcement: he’s set to visit the Southern Border later this week, following discussions with Republican Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales.
I spoke with Rep Tony Gonzales tonight – he confirmed that it is a serious issue.
They are being overwhelmed by unprecedented numbers – just hit an all-time high and still growing!
Am going to visit Eagle Pass later this week to see what’s going on for myself.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 26, 2023
In a tweet, Musk revealed his destination as Eagle Pass, a location witnessing an unprecedented surge in illegal immigrant crossings into the United States in recent days.
Gonzales, during his conversation with Musk, evidently conveyed the gravity of the situation, describing it as a “serious issue” and emphasizing that the authorities are grappling with overwhelming numbers.
This is a severe crisis https://t.co/9JHpAQX2ma
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 26, 2023
In the days leading up to this announcement, Musk has been actively engaging with border crisis-related content on his Twitter account, showing a genuine concern for the unfolding events.
Strange that there is almost no legacy media coverage of this.
About 2 million people – from every country on Earth – are entering through the US southern border every year.
The number is rising rapidly, yet no preventive action is taken by the current administration. https://t.co/EF7HTS1ktT
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 20, 2023
The burning question now is: What could Musk have in mind?
Reports indicate that the number of illegal border crossings at Eagle Pass has soared to a staggering 11,000 per day. Such a colossal influx is placing immense strain on the Border Patrol, to the extent that its new leader recently issued a stark warning: the agency is finding it increasingly challenging to fulfill its mission of safeguarding Americans because its resources are being diverted towards processing illegal immigrants.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 22, 2023
Musk’s decision to venture to the Southern Border could signify a growing sense of urgency and concern about the situation, with his visit likely aimed at gaining firsthand insights into the crisis and its implications for national security.