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Trump Links Mothers' Stories to Border Wins, Unveils School Choice

5/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump used a Mother’s Day luncheon to link mothers’ stories to border-security record.
President Donald Trump highlighted Melody Wolfe, Lt. Col. Amanda Collazo and Brittany Stevenson while the luncheon welcomed Gold Star Moms and Susie Wiles.
President Donald Trump said border is strongest, citing a 59 % drop in fentanyl crossings and a 97 % decline in sea-borne drug shipments, and announced school-choice, tax-credit relief and a “Trump Accounts” investment program.

History

Historical Context

Operation Gatekeeper, announced by Attorney General Janet Reno on September 17 1994 and launched October 1, fortified 14 miles of steel fence and doubled Border Patrol staffing, cutting San Diego apprehensions sharply in its first year. The 1994 crackdown set a precedent that President Donald Trump cited in 2024 to argue for tougher immigration and drug-interdiction policies.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump used a Mother’s Day luncheon to link mothers’ stories to border-security record.
President Donald Trump highlighted Melody Wolfe, Lt. Col. Amanda Collazo and Brittany Stevenson while the luncheon welcomed Gold Star Moms and Susie Wiles.
President Donald Trump said border is strongest, citing a 59 % drop in fentanyl crossings and a 97 % decline in sea-borne drug shipments, and announced school-choice, tax-credit relief and a “Trump Accounts” investment program.

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