
A Russian mercenary tied to the infamous Wagner Group was arrested after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, raising serious concerns about the Biden-Harris administration’s ability to secure the nation. Timur Praliev, affiliated with the sanctioned paramilitary group, was caught on January 4 near Roma, Texas, carrying two foreign passports, $4,000 in cash, and a drone. This incident has sparked outrage over the administration’s lax border policies.
Praliev, who had recently been honored by a Russian veterans organization, initially claimed to be a Kazakh citizen. However, his connection to the Wagner Group — a criminal organization known for violence and destabilizing operations — makes his presence on U.S. soil deeply alarming. Despite his dangerous ties, Praliev was given a slap on the wrist with a “time served” sentence on January 7. His current status remains unknown.
This alarming breach of national security underscores the dangers of the Biden-Harris administration’s open-border policies. Critics argue that the administration has prioritized political agendas over the safety of American citizens, creating vulnerabilities that allow criminals and even foreign operatives to enter the country with ease.
The Wagner group (A member) has been caught smuggling drones through the Mexican border. https://t.co/YrvlcbMPeg
— out of step in Maine (@Outofstpmaine) January 10, 2025
Wagner mercenaries crossing U.S. border with drones. 1st confirmed incident of this?
What makes the news is what we catch. There is a whole lot that we do not catch and some of our people are bought off down there.@onetallorfour https://t.co/nTXp30s6C9 pic.twitter.com/L7Ew5OfrVt— EyesoftheRepublic (@EyesofRepublic) January 10, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump has long warned about these security risks. His firm stance on border security and mass deportations is now proving essential. Trump’s America First policies aimed to strengthen border enforcement, a stark contrast to the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous handling of immigration.
FORMER RUSSIAN WAGNER MERCENARY ARRESTED AT US SOUTHERN BORDER NEAR ROMA… https://t.co/76HiIK4t6E via @YouTube
Really? pic.twitter.com/jLRR9iZLTY— Luis L Polanco (@ngarmy3HH144Inf) January 12, 2025
The fact that a foreign mercenary tied to a hostile nation could slip into the U.S. showcases a catastrophic failure in leadership. Border agents are overwhelmed, and policies have handcuffed law enforcement from effectively defending the border. This negligence puts every American at risk.
Timur Praliev, a mercenary with Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group… was arrested while attempting to illegally cross the U.S. southern border on January 4.@Kash_Patel @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/xuEugRfR0H
— Alan Kielan (@AlanKielan) January 12, 2025
Americans deserve leadership that prioritizes national security. With rising threats from foreign adversaries, it is critical to restore law and order at the border. President-elect Trump’s promise to rebuild strong border defenses and enact sweeping deportations is exactly the decisive action the nation needs.