President Donald Trump faces a major obstacle in keeping the southern border secure through his second term and into the next decade.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the federal agency responsible for guarding the country’s borders, faces a possible staffing shortage in the lead-up to Trump’s departure from office in 2029, one that could affect the security at the border and Trump’s legacy on a keystone campaign promise.
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