The subject of a border wall between America and Mexico along the Rio Grande River emerged as a significant issue during the presidential election, often highlighted by Mr. Trump's assertions to address it. Mr. Trump boldly proclaimed that he would build a wall and insisted that Mexico would pay for it, viewing that nation as a primary cause of the current problem. Critics quickly challenged this idea, arguing that no wall could prevent airplane crossings, though the practicality of this concern seems limited given that most emigrants lack the means to fly and instead cross by walking, driving, or swimming. Massive numbers of people emigrate due to dire circumstances, often driven by the fear of starvation and the absence of hope for a better life in their home countries. Mismanaged national economies contribute significantly to these migration movements witnessed in recent decades. In the United States, the impact is increasingly visible with an estimated 12 million illegal, Spanish-speaking immigrants, creating a transformation not voted on by citizens but imposed by leadership and external influences. This influx is likened to an invasion by a vast army of hungry individuals, unstoppable by any physical barrier. Demographic shifts are evident in cities like Laredo, McAllen, El Paso, and Brownsville in Texas, as well as El Centro, Merced, and Yuma in California and Arizona, where the majority population is Mexican. Nationwide, 60 million residents, or 20% of the population, speak a language other than English at home, with cities like New York and Los Angeles each hosting 2 million non-English primary speakers. Additionally, 44 states offer driver's licenses in multiple languages, with some states providing them in up to 25 languages. The toll of immigration includes the spread of diseases such as measles, mumps, and chickenpox, rising in the United States and other nations, posing health risks that physical walls cannot prevent. Tragic incidents, like the recent death of eight illegal adults in a truck in San Antonio due to neglect, underscore the human cost of this crisis, which has been exacerbated by a lack of accountability from representatives cooperating with external entities.

Immigration trends in American history follow a cyclical pattern, often serving as an indicator of an approaching national crisis. These trends tend to climb during an Awakening, peak in an Unraveling, and fall during a Crisis, reflecting shifts in social mobility, public tolerance, and national protection efforts. Currently, the U.S. is in the late stages of an Unraveling, marked by fragmenting culture and declining public trust. The massive marches, demonstrations, and walk-outs, including the Day Without an Immigrant boycott, alongside an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants already in the country, signal this peak in the Unraveling phase. Illegal immigration continues to rise, fueled by hopes of amnesty, while political hesitancy and media portrayal favor the immigrants for now. Business owners also benefit from cheap labor, overlooking legal concerns. However, signs of change are emerging, with independent media highlighting less favorable views, the growing popularity of the Minutemen Project's border patrols, and public perception of marches under the Mexican flag as more of an invasion than a civil rights movement. Historically, immigration has been a contentious issue preceding national crises, contributing to the overall fragmentation that paves the way for such events.