President Trump’s vow to restore control at the southern border is turning into tangible action—fast. Hot on the heels of the Florida “Alligator Alcatraz” facility, the administration has now announced a $232 million contract to build a massive new illegal alien detention center in El Paso, Texas. The facility will be able to house 5,000 single adults and, according to procurement documents, will be a “soft-sided facility”—government-speak for a tent city.

Critics may complain about West Texas heat, but supporters have a blunt reply: U.S. troops have endured far worse in desert deployments. If these migrants didn’t want to end up in tent cities, they shouldn’t have broken into the country. As Ward Clark put it, “let them take that information back to their home country… as a warning.”

The move dramatically boosts federal detention capacity to match the surging rate of arrests and deportations under Trump’s second term. ICE and DHS agents have seen a marked increase in operations since the administration shut down Biden-era catch-and-release policies. Now, facilities like these ensure there’s no excuse to delay repatriation flights.

The camp’s location—near El Paso and the vast Fort Bliss Army installation—will help expedite security and transport logistics. Officials say it could begin accepting detainees quickly, mirroring the speed with which Florida built its now-infamous Everglades facility.

And yes, left-wing politicians are already gearing up to grandstand. Social media lit up with speculation about whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will stage another weepy photo-op outside an empty lot, à la her infamous border stunt. But this time, the Biden soft-touch era is over—and the Trump team isn’t backing down.

The administration has also made clear this is about deterrence. By building spartan camps and cutting luxury amenities, they’re sending a message loud and clear: cross our border illegally, and you’ll be detained and sent home—quickly.

Now, some are even having fun naming the new center. After “Alligator Alcatraz” caught on in Florida, what should this new West Texas facility be called? “Rattlesnake Alcatraz”? “The Scorpion Center”? Or maybe just “Last Stop Before Your Plane Ride Home”?

One thing’s clear: this is the policy America voted for. The border is closed, ICE is unleashed, and detention centers are going up—fast.

What a difference leadership makes.