This month marks the observance of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump. The President has used this opportunity to highlight his stance on what he sees as a significant contributor to sexual violence in the United States—the presence of illegal aliens at the southern border. According to the President, "One of the leading causes of sexual violence over the last 4 years has been the invasion of illegal aliens at our southern border." He attributes an increase in sexual violence to the previous administration's policies, which he describes as having "unleashed an army of gangs and criminal aliens."
The proclamation includes the memory of individuals such as Jocelyn Nungaray, Laken Riley, and Rachel Morin, who were "savagely killed by illegal alien crime." In honor of Jocelyn Nungaray, President Trump announced the renaming of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
In response to these issues, President Trump has announced actions such as declaring a "national emergency at the southern border," designating cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, and enacting the Laken Riley Act. This act requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain illegal aliens convicted of certain crimes. Additionally, the President has launched what he calls "the largest deportation operation in the history of our country."
President Trump states his commitment to border security and curbing human trafficking: "Under my leadership, human trafficking is being brought to a rapid end, and justice is being swiftly served." He also encourages Americans to support survivors of sexual assault and engage in prevention efforts within their communities.
The proclamation concludes with President Trump officially declaring April 2025 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and calling for community and organizational support.
