Former ICE Chief Says CBP July Drop Shows 'Radical Transformation' At The Border

In a Fox Business interview, former Acting ICE Director and current CBP advisor Ron Vitiello framed July encounter declines as evidence that enforcement-focused policies are deterring illegal crossings and delivering a "radical transformation" at the border. The segment advances a recurring administration-aligned narrative that monthly CBP statistics prove improved border security, while acknowledging critics who question the durability and composition of the drop.