Mainly because the numbers have been quite pathetic on both recruitment for agents and deportations. Only 500k so far and they are not likely to reach 1 million this year like operation wetback. And even then that was just the one time peak.

Despite all the maga posturing most of them aren't eligible for criminal records, age (maga are elderly), lack the physical strength, or are just unwilling. Many of the agents are former sheriffs deputies. Which led to a loss in policing capabilities.

I don't think they want the optics of the military on the streets. Some right wingers would freak out like during jade helm. So I think despite all the funding the talent pool is very shallow and the deportees are hard to find. Many are just staying home which kills productivity because like it or not, illegal immigrants are a core part of the economy.

They're gonna have to keep lowering standards. Just like they did with border patrol leading to a lot of agents on cartel payrolls. The pocho community seems happy to double dip, I suppose.

Feels a lot like maga is the dog that finally caught the car and now the what after is the problem. Even with project 2025, seems like most of it is just executive orders.