As the sun rose on 2025, many Americans hoped for a fresh start. Instead, New Year’s Eve was marred by senseless violence, including a devastating attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 10 people dead and more than 30 injured.
While details are still emerging, this tragic event underscores a growing crisis in public safety across the nation.
The Bigger Picture
The Bourbon Street attack is part of a troubling pattern of rising crime that demands urgent attention. New York City experienced its own holiday horror with two violent subway incidents—a man pushed onto the tracks and a woman set on fire.
In both cases, the suspects were illegal immigrants, fueling conservative critiques of lax immigration policies.
President-elect Donald Trump weighed in, stating:
“When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true.
The crime rate in our country is at a level that nobody has ever seen before. Our hearts are with all of the innocent victims and their loved ones, including the brave officers of the New Orleans Police Department.”
A Crisis of Accountability
The response to these crimes has reignited debates about immigration enforcement, border control, and the broader state of public safety. Many conservatives see these incidents as evidence of failed policies that prioritize political correctness over protecting citizens.
President Joe Biden called the Bourbon Street attack “horrific” in a written statement about coordinating federal and local investigative efforts.
He wrote:
“My heart goes out to the victims and their families who were simply trying to celebrate the holiday. “There is no justification for violence of any kind, and we will not tolerate any attack on any of our nation's communities.”
However, his critics argue that without concrete action to address border security and law enforcement funding, such statements ring hollow.
The list of victims who lost their lives to an open border continues to grow and we remember many by name.
Last month another tragedy occurred when off-duty Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Colton Pulsipher was killed by a wrong-way driver. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that the driver, who had been ordered to be deported, was in the country illegally.
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LMPD Officer Colton Pulsipher joins nursing student Laken Riley, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, mother of five, Rachel Morin, and the woman set ablaze on the F train has been identified as Debrina Kawam.
Yet the identities of others, like the lives lost in the senseless Bourbon Street slaying, are still unknown.
Addressing the Root Causes
New Year’s Day is traditionally a time for reflection and renewal. It also serves as a chance to examine how policies and practices over the past year have shaped our present realities. In 2024, debates over public safety, immigration, and crime dominated headlines, and these tragedies have only reinforced the need for decisive action.
The tragedies of 2024 are a stark reminder of the work ahead, but they also present an opportunity to unite in pursuit of meaningful change. Conservatives believe that with firm leadership and commonsense reforms, 2025 can mark the beginning of a safer, more secure era for all Americans.
From strengthening borders to empowering local law enforcement, the path forward requires courage and commitment. Let’s make 2025 the year we stand together against violence, restoring peace and safety to every community.
The fight for a better future starts now.
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