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Iowa Governor Takes Bold Stand: Deploys National Guard Troops to U.S.–Mexico Border Amidst Biden’s Immigration Crisis

ByAlki David

Aug 5, 2023

In a resolute move, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has seized the initiative to address the surging wave of illegal immigration by deploying 109 Iowa National Guard troops to the U.S.–Mexico border. This decision, announced on August 2nd, not only underscores her commitment to national security but also highlights the deep concern shared by many Americans about the ongoing immigration crisis.

Governor Reynolds has chosen to fund this crucial operation through the resources allocated to Iowa under the American Rescue Plan Act, which is more commonly known as the COVID-19 stimulus package. This funding flexibility enables the state to take targeted action to mitigate the growing challenges posed by unchecked immigration.

Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Reynolds proclaimed, “The Biden administration has failed to respond to the crisis at the border and, in doing so, has failed the American people—Iowans included.” Her words resonate with a growing sentiment among citizens that the administration’s lackluster response has precipitated both national security and humanitarian crises of unprecedented proportions.

In a scathing critique, she further articulated, “They have created one of the most significant national security and humanitarian crises of our generation and are blatantly ignoring the impact it’s having on our states, cities, and our people.” The palpable frustration with the federal government’s approach is evident, as Reynolds points out the detrimental effects that the crisis has imposed on communities across the nation.

Reynolds’ proactive stance aligns with the approach taken by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who initiated Operation Lone Star in March 2021. Recognizing the escalating influx of illegal immigrants and drugs infiltrating his state, Abbott’s resolute response gained widespread attention. The Texas governor’s call for assistance from other states, including Iowa, highlights the collaborative effort needed to tackle this formidable challenge.

As the nation grapples with the complex issue of immigration, leaders like Governor Reynolds are stepping up to safeguard their constituents and uphold the principles of security and sovereignty. With the deployment of Iowa National Guard troops, a powerful message is being sent—a message of unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of the American people.

In a landscape fraught with uncertainty, the actions of leaders like Reynolds and Abbott provide a beacon of hope, demonstrating the resilience of states and their determination to secure their borders and protect their citizens.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.