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A BORDER patrol agent has been reportedly shot to death by an illegal immigrant, hours after President Donald Trump issued a nationwide crackdown.

The agent in Vermont was conducting a traffic stop when the attacker reportedly whipped out a gun and shot him dead.

U.S. Border Patrol agent's uniform patch and snowy border landscape.

A border patrol agent has reportedly been shot and killed by an illegal immigrant hours after Trump was sworn into officeCredit: Getty
President Trump being sworn in at his inauguration.

The president vowed to crack down on immigrationCredit: REX
Carrie Underwood singing at a presidential inauguration.

Trump was joined by his incoming administration as they listened to country star Carrie Underwood performCredit: AFP

The shooter had overstayed his visa when he opened fire and hit the agent in his neck at around 3:15 pm local time, sources told NewsNation.

The attacker was also killed in the horror gunfight, and another woman was injured in the barrage of bullets.

It’s unclear how badly she was hurt.

The attack took place in Waterbury, which is just 45 minutes south of Montreal, Canada.

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the deaths and said the FBI will be leading the investigation.

However, they have yet to confirm the immigration status of the shooter.

The horrific violence erupted hours after President Trump declared the border crisis a “national emergency” and pledged to end the “disastrous invasion” of America.

In his first day in office, Trump has already signed a presidential order that shut down the CBP One app – which saw nearly one million illegal immigrants cross the US-Mexico border for work.

On the app, migrants without visas could sign up for a lottery and, if they were selected, enter the US through legal ports of entry.

All they had to do was schedule appointments and prove they were able to work.

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However, on Monday, thousands of immigrants watched as the app went completely dark, and their appointments suddenly disappeared.

In his inaugural address, Trump vowed to restore “common sense” to border policing.

He said that under his administration, Mexican cartels that have invaded the country would be considered foreign terrorist organizations.

He said that criminals illegally entering the country have ruined American cities and want to use all of the federal government’s powers to drive them out.

“With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense,” he said.

Timeline of event: Election Day to Inauguration Day

Following his Election Day victory, Donald Trump will take the oath of office and cement his status as the 47th president of the United States.

Timeline of events: Election Day to Inauguration Day:

  • November 5, 2024: Donald Trump defeats Vice President Kamala Harris by surpassing the necessary 270 Electoral College votes.
  • November 6, 2024: Trump delivers his victory speech at an election night watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, vowing to bring America back to its “golden age.”
  • December 17, 2024: Designated state electors gather in their respective states to cast the official votes of their state’s winning candidate.
  • December 25, 2024: The deadline for the Electoral College votes to arrive at the Senate president and national archivist.
  • January 3, 2025: The new 119th United States Congress is sworn in.
  • January 6, 2025: Congress meets to certify the Electoral College vote. Vice President Harris oversaw the count and certified her defeat.
  • January 9, 2025: Present and former presidents, first ladies, and members of Congress gathered at the Washington National Cathedral for the state funeral of Jimmy Carter, the 39th United States president.
  • January 10, 2025: President-elect Donald Trump is given an unconditional discharge sentence in his hush money case, cementing his status as the first felon to serve in the White House.
  • January 18, 2025: The four-day inauguration ceremony begins with a reception and firework show at Trump’s golf course in Virginia.
  • January 19, 2025: Trump will deliver remarks at a victory rally and will partake in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
  • January 20, 2025: Inauguration Day: a service at St. John’s church will take place first, followed by tea at the White House.
  • The official presidential oath of office of Trump and JD Vance will start at noon EST.
  • A farewell to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
  • The day will conclude with three inaugural balls: the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball, and the Starlight Ball.
  • January 21, 2025: A national prayer service will be held on Trump’s first full day in office.

LAKEN RILEY ACT

Also, in his first days as president, Trump is expected to review the Laken Riley Act, which is named after the nursing student who was murdered by an illegal immigrant in February.

Riley was on a morning run on the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens when 26-year-old Venezuelan native Jose Ibarra attacked her.

He pleaded his innocence, but a jury found him guilty of murder, and he was sentenced to life in prison.

If the Laken Riley Act is signed into law, ICE would be required to detain all illegal immigrants who have committed theft, burglary, or shoplifting until they are deported.

Lawmakers are expected to make their final vote on the act on Monday evening around 6 pm.

Trump has been outspoken about Riley’s death and said it motivated him to quickly lock down the border.

After Ibarra was sentenced, he said, “It is time to secure our border and remove these criminals and thugs from our country, so nothing like this can happen again.”

President Donald Trump speaking at a ceremony.

President Trump spoke about locking down the borders in his inaugural addressCredit: AP
A woman sits on the ground, covering her face with her hand, near a border crossing.  Bags are around her.

Trump has already shut down an app which allowed nearly 1 million illegal immigrants to enter the countryCredit: AP
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