Former President Joe Biden practically dismantled the U.S. Border Patrol during his four years in office, forcing President Donald Trump to push for sweeping retention and hiring programs to restore the force, according to the union that represents 16,500 agents.

In advance of a House border hearing today, the executive vice president of the National Border Patrol Council said that Trump is planning to hire 10,000 agents and offer retention bonuses to bolster the force that is facing a coming wave of possible retirements, depression, and historic levels of suicide after four years of being ignored.

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