They aren’t sending their best. That’s been Trump’s claim this whole time.
And now an illegal immigrant was arrested after an unprecedented attack on this Trump official.
Trump’s Ironclad Commitment to Border Security Shines in Noem Case
A chilling robbery targeting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has spotlighted President Trump’s unwavering resolve to tackle crime perpetrated by illegal migrants, reinforcing his pledge to make America’s streets safe again.
The arrest of a Chilean career criminal who stole Noem’s Gucci bag during a family Easter outing underscores the urgent need for Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies, which have galvanized his supporters nationwide.
Mario Bustamante-Leiva, a 49-year-old illegal migrant from Santiago, was apprehended Saturday after allegedly swiping Noem’s $3,000 luxury bag—containing her driver’s license, passport, DHS badge, and apartment keys—while she dined at Capital Burger in Washington, DC. Sources told The Post that Bustamante-Leiva, a known member of a vast East Coast robbery network, has a rap sheet dating back to a 2015 theft spree in London.
A second illegal migrant suspect, nabbed in Miami, awaits deportation as charges are finalized, showcasing the Trump administration’s swift and decisive action.
“Thank you to @SecretService @ICEgov and our law enforcement partners for finding and arresting the criminal who stole my bag on Easter Sunday as I shared a meal with my family at a Washington DC restaurant,” Noem declared on X. “This individual is a career criminal who has been in our country illegally for years,” she continued, amplifying Trump’s message that unchecked illegal immigration fuels crime.
“Unfortunately, so many families in this country have been made victims by crime, and that’s why President Trump is working every single day to make America safe and get these criminal aliens off of our streets.”
Trump’s Law-and-Order Vision in Action
The incident, captured on security footage showing a masked Bustamante-Leiva expertly lifting the bag, highlights the sophistication of these criminal operations and the necessity of Trump’s zero-tolerance stance. US Attorney Ed Martin downplayed the likelihood that Noem was targeted for her role, noting the allure of her “nice-looking purse.”
“It was frankly … a nice-looking purse. This was not an amateur. This was a person, a thief, that knew how to do this. You could see how he scouted the room out,” Martin told NBC News. The theft, just a mile from the White House, underscores the boldness of criminals operating under the radar—until Trump’s policies intervene.
Martin emphasized the administration’s commitment to ensuring justice: “President Trump’s direction to us is we charge these folks that are here illegally and we prosecute them, as well as deport them when need be, you know, as soon as that can happen,” he told NBC.
“What I can tell you is he won’t be back on the streets of America.” This promise of prosecution and deportation resonates with Trump’s base, who see his leadership as a bulwark against the chaos of open borders.
Crushing Criminal Networks with Trump’s Resolve
Bustamante-Leiva’s prior arrest in London for stealing nearly £28,000 in goods reveals a pattern of criminality that flourished due to lax immigration enforcement before Trump’s return to power.
Now, with ICE spearheading the case, both suspects face permanent expulsion from the US, a testament to Trump’s promise to rid the nation of criminal threats. The arrests have energized conservatives, who view this as a victory in the broader fight to secure the border and protect American families.
Noem’s experience, a stark reminder of the pervasive threat posed by illegal migrant crime, has further solidified support for Trump’s agenda. As law enforcement continues to dismantle robbery networks under his guidance, this case stands as a powerful example of how Trump’s policies are restoring safety and order to America, one deportation at a time.
