Doug LaMalfa Touts President Trump’s Economic And Border Security Policies In First 100 Days

During remarks on the House floor on Monday, Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) discussed President Trump's first 100 days.

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00:00Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.

00:06Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

00:08Let me talk about the first 100 days of the Trump administration.

00:12President Trump's efforts have secured the border.

00:15The southwest border apprehensions have decreased by 94% since March of last year.

00:21From 137,473 in March of 2024 to only 7,181 in March of 2025.

00:28Customs and Border Protection encountered 29,000 illegal aliens nationwide last month,

00:34down 88% from the 246,000 encountered in March of last year.

00:40Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested 32,809 illegal aliens

00:45during the first 50 days of the Trump administration, way less than last year.

00:51More than 100,000 illegals have been deported.

00:53On the energy front, gas prices are down 6.3% and will continue to move so

01:00with America First Energy policies.

01:03The Consumer Price Index has only increased by 2.8% in the last year.

01:09Egg prices are down 56%.

01:11Get that, egg prices down 56%.

01:13Jobs.

01:14The economy added 10,000 manufacturing jobs.

01:17Good jobs during President Trump's timeline here.

01:19We'll see more jobs in February and continue with a strong economy.

01:23I'll give you a bet.

01:24For what purpose does the gentlewoman from New York seek recognition?