Securing the Border: Tackling Terrorism, Chinese Nationals, Got Aways, and Asylum Abuse | Mike Drop 248 Pt. 2

Mike Drop

Mike Ritland

Society & Culture, Documentary, Politics, News

4.9 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 17 July 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to Part 2 of our gripping conversation with Chris Clem on the Mike Drop Podcast, EP 248. In this episode, we dive deeper into the complexities of border security, exploring the challenges faced by the U.S. Border Patrol in managing illegal crossings, combating potential terrorist threats, and addressing the influx of migrants, including a significant number of Chinese nationals. Chris, a former chief in Yuma, shares firsthand insights into the realities of "got aways," the limitations of current border infrastructure, and the critical need for persistent surveillance and national security-focused policies. From discussing the use of force in extreme scenarios to debunking myths about immigration and asylum, this episode uncovers the stark realities of protecting America’s borders. Tune in for a candid, no-holds-barred look at what it takes to secure the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:33.5	Yeah. People were, you know, caught coming across across and that's just for who was caught.
0:38.3	Do you have tangible examples of legitimate known terrorists that have, you know, infiltrated our border, come across, been caught and, you know, captured and then turned over to the terrorism task force.
0:55.5	Yeah.
0:56.1	Yeah.
0:56.4	So my last, my two years in Yuma as chief, we had 100, year one, so 21, it was 11, I think,
1:03.9	16,000 arrests.
1:06.5	And then year two was 312,000 arrests.
1:09.1	Now that's up from 8,800. So in 20, fiscal year 20,
1:13.3	there was just over 8,800 arrests. We skyrocketed 112 and did 116. And in those two years,
1:20.5	I think it was 116 and 115 different, 116 different countries in Yuma. We also, I think in 22, had the most people that hit the
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