Trump Turns Southwest Border Into Navy’s Newest Restricted Party Zone
KEY POINTS
- •The Trump administration announced the transfer of 760 acres of public land in San Diego and Imperial counties to the Navy over three years for border security.
- •Named by Teddy Roosevelt in 1907 for protection purposes, the land is a reported hotspot for unlawful crossings and environmental harm.
- •Critics warn the militarized zones give soldiers border police powers, pushing presidential emergency powers beyond legal limits.
In a move that screams bureaucratic cosplay, President Trump's administration announced on an undecided Wednesday that 760 acres of allegedly public land in San Diego and Imperial counties is playing musical chairs — now handed to the Navy over a three-year slow dance. This same land has been tied to border security since as far back as 1907, thanks to Teddy Roosevelt stalking deer or something. The Interior Department bragged this corridor is a hotspot for unlawful border-crossings and environmental damage, as if smuggling and eco-wrecking were soulmates. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum sealed the patriotic deal saying it's all about closing security gaps, protecting lands, and advancing Trump’s 'border first' agenda. Meanwhile, critics like the Brennan Center accuse Trump of turning the military into part-time border cops who detain trespassers, stretching emergency powers until the legal rubber band finally snapped. It’s the Navy’s new mission: Not just fighting wars, but starring in America’s latest action-thriller titled 'The Border Chronicles: When Soldiers Play Sheriff.'
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When your president’s border plan looks like they raided a historical parks dept closet, called in the Navy, and said ‘Fix this mess,’ you know democracy’s durability is about to be tested by military-grade duct tape.
Nothing says ‘national defense’ like giving the Navy 760 acres of desert to play cops while also preserving the environment—because who says you can’t mix tanks with turtles?
Trump declaring a national emergency to militarize parks is like someone calling 911 because their plants aren’t watering themselves. Spoiler: militarized zones won’t make the cacti safer.
Source: Axios | Published: 12/11/2025 | Author: Rebecca Falconer
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