The new president said he would designate drug cartels terrorists and send troops to the southern border to repel an “invasion," even as crossings are at a low.

The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue."

Following his inauguration, during a speech to his supporters, President Trump highlighted the Texas border, commending Governor Greg Abbott for his leadership in implementing the border wall. "The number one issue in 2015 and 2016 was the border,