DeSantis Takes on Trump with Hardline Border Plan

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis outlined his plan to secure the US southern border with Mexico, aiming to compete with former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race. DeSantis criticized Trump and other presidents for failing to address the issue, vowing to "get the job done." His plan includes ending "catch and release," denying entry to migrants claiming political asylum, taxing remittances to fund a border wall, ending birthright citizenship, and allowing state and local officials to enforce federal immigration laws. DeSantis also pledged to use executive action and deploy law enforcement assets to combat drug trafficking. However, his plan has been criticized as echoing Trump's policies and being ineffective by the Democratic National Committee.