get where you’re coming from, and I respect people who came here legally—mad love for that. But a lot of the stuff being said about the border mixes fear with half-truths. DNA testing for minors still happens when needed, and things like “rape trees” aren’t confirmed by real sources. People have been dying crossing the border for decades—under every president—and the cartels been profiting way before Biden. And if you’re really about being humanitarian, then why was it okay under Trump for people like me—an American—to get racially profiled and harassed just for how I look or who I’m around? I live around this. I grew up with immigrants. I see the real struggle. And let’s not act like there’s some easy legal way in. I know people who’ve been here 20–30 years and still can’t get citizenship. There’s a lot of reasons for that too. It’s not black and white like people make it seem.

The claim can be broken down into several key assertions: 1) DNA testing for minors at the border still occurs but only when necessary; 2) rumors such as 'rape trees' are unconfirmed by credible sources; 3) migrant deaths during border crossings have occurred under multiple administrations, not just recently; 4) cartels have profited from border-related activities long before President Biden's term; 5) racial profiling and harassment of Americans based on appearance occurred under the Trump administration; and 6) legal immigration and citizenship processes are complicated and often prolonged.

Regarding DNA testing, authoritative sources like the American Civil Liberties Union confirm that DNA testing is used as a last resort to reunify families, indicating it is not indiscriminately applied but rather selectively when needed.aclu.orgaclu.orgTo Reunify Families, DNA Testing Should Be the Last Resort This supports the claim's nuance about DNA testing still happening but not broadly or arbitrarily.

The mention of 'rape trees', a term used in some social media narratives to describe alleged abuse sites, lacks confirmation from credible investigative journalism or official reports. No reliable sources substantiate this claim, supporting the statement that such stories are unconfirmed or likely false.

Historical data and reporting show migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border have been a tragic constant for decades, spanning multiple presidencies. Similarly, organized crime cartels have long profited from smuggling and trafficking activities well before Biden took office. This context aligns with the claim's assertion that these issues are not new or unique to the current administration.

On racial profiling, documented cases and reports during the Trump era indicate increased scrutiny and harassment of individuals based on ethnicity or appearance, including American citizens. This corroborates the personal experience described in the claim.

Finally, immigration law experts and immigrant advocacy groups acknowledge that legal pathways to citizenship can be lengthy, complex, and fraught with bureaucratic challenges. Many immigrants remain in limbo for decades due to systemic backlogs and restrictive policies, validating the claim's point about no easy legal way in.

While most elements are supported by credible evidence or widely accepted facts, some parts rely on personal anecdote (racial profiling experience) which cannot be independently verified but align with documented trends. The claim responsibly avoids oversimplification by emphasizing complexity rather than black-and-white narratives.

Overall, the claim is mostly true with minor caveats regarding anecdotal elements and absence of direct citations for some points like 'rape trees,' which it correctly identifies as unconfirmed.