The "Trump" effect

It's funny that when Trump got elected and promised to enforce the law that it actually has an effect on the behavior of criminals.

Jorge Ramos says the ‘Trump effect’ is scaring away illegal aliens

Univision anchor Jorge Ramos believes he has found the explanation for the recent drop in illegal border crossings reported by immigration officials: fear or what he calls the “Trump effect.” In an interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN Thursday night, Ramos laid out his theory in detail.

“Jorge, the massive drop in border apprehensions last month, the customs border protections says 40 percent, it’s down 40 percent, people trying to cross illegally. What do you make of that?” Cooper asked. “Is it possible that the tough talk on illegal immigration by Trump is working, that he deserves credit for that drop?”

“Let me just say that fear is stronger than any wall,” Ramos responded. “What we are seeing right now is the ‘Trump effect.’ ”~snip~

What other conclusion is there to draw other than, for at least 8 years if not longer, the governments refusal to enforce the law encouraged illegal behavior?