President Trump has admitted considering the closing of the border with Mexico amid coronavirus outbreak and dozens of confirmed cases in the United States.
In a press conference, the POTUS claimed the government was “thinking about all borders” while acknowledging that the border with Mexico doesn’t appear “to be much of a problem right now.”
The conference took place on Saturday, a day after Mexico confirmed its first three cases of Covid-19. All of the patients have contracted the deadly virus while traveling to Italy where there are now already more than 800 confirmed cases.
Following Mexico’s announcement, 11 Republican Representatives of the House requested Trump administration to release fresh details on the matter of dealing with coronavirus on the border with Mexico.
“Given the porous nature of our border, and the continued lack of operational control due to the influence of dangerous cartels, it is foreseeable, indeed predictable, that any outbreak in Central America or Mexico could cause a rush to our border,” the group led by Rep. Chip Roy said.
“The non-secure southern border is a liability and should be seen as such in any plan for preparedness response.”
While Mexico border restrictions are still in the first phase of discussion, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Trump’s administration is thinking about imposing entry restrictions.
“The issue of it in our hemisphere is something we are exploring. We are all a little worried now that Mexico has its first cases,” one of the officials said.
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