CBP Reaches Record 21,471 Agents as Trump-Era Funding Drives Push Toward 25,000
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
CBP Reaches Record 21,471 Agents as Trump-Era Funding Drives Push Toward 25,000
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Summary
Customs and Border Protection said its workforce hit 21,471 agents this spring, the highest level in the agency’s 102-year history.
The gain was driven by a border-security funding surge, with Congress providing $64 billion in one bill and $26 billion in another measure for CBP and related DHS operations.
CBP said competitive pay, benefits and hiring incentives of up to $60,000 in eligible locations helped recruitment, with former U.S. servicemembers a key target pool.
Border Patrol Chief Rosario Vasquez said the agency is now aiming for 25,000 agents, framing the staffing jump as proof its recruitment strategy is working.
The milestone comes as illegal immigration has fallen more than 87% from October 2024 levels, underscoring the Trump administration’s broader border-enforcement push.