Southwest border mission has cost $330M so far — with over $40M for Guantanamo Bay alone – ABC News

Interesting. Let’s even for the moment assume that those numbers are accurate. What was the cost of the border crisis?

The House Budget Committee estimated the cost of the crisis at $150 billion. Others put it at $200 billion or even higher.

$330 million would be around 0.2% of $150 billion.

Some estimates set the annual cost of illegal migration at $150 billion as well.

To put that $330 million into context, under Biden, DHS allocated $380 million for migrant-infested areas through FEMA in August 2024.

We’re spending a fraction on an ounce of prevention here to secure the border.

The media hypes the cost of securing border, but refuses to discuss the cost of open borders.

Media hypes cost of securing border, refuses to discuss the cost of open borders.{ai:summary}The Southwest border mission has reportedly cost $330 million, with over $40 million allocated to Guantanamo Bay. In contrast, the House Budget Committee estimates the cost of the border crisis at $150 billion, with some estimates reaching $200 billion. The $330 million spent represents only 0.2% of the lower estimate for the crisis. Comparatively, DHS allocated $380 million for migrant-affected areas in August 2024, highlighting a significant disparity in spending on border security versus the costs associated with open borders. #illegals

Trump Secured Border for Only 0.2% of the Cost of the Border Crisis

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