Trump Calls for Border Agent Hiring Spree With New Pay Hikes

Republican nominee to call for 10% wage increase, bonuses
Border agent incentives would require congressional approval

Former US President Donald Trump will call on Congress to pass a 10% pay increase for border patrol agents and approve $10,000 retention and signing bonuses.
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By María Paula Mijares Torres and Stephanie Lai

October 13, 2024 at 8:50 PM UTC

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October 13, 2024 at 10:12 PM UTC

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Republican nominee Donald Trump called for raises and bonuses for border agents in an attempt to recruit 10,000 new people to secure the US-Mexico border.

Trump said Sunday that, if elected in November, he will call on Congress to pass a 10% pay increase for border patrol agents and approve $10,000 retention and signing bonuses.