Following years of high illegal immigration under President Biden, the Trump administration announces a historic turnaround, citing an unprecedented drop in southwest border crossings and a return to strict enforcement policies.
Trump Administration Claims Historic Success in Border Control
Trump Administration Claims Historic Success in Border Control
Record low illegal crossings reported as aggressive measures reshape U.S. immigration landscape.
In a dramatic shift in the U.S. immigration narrative, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently proclaimed a historic achievement: illegal crossings at the southwest border have reached an all-time low, attributed largely to the Trump administration’s decisive enforcement strategies. Under President Biden’s leadership, the country saw a staggering 7.6 million illegal entries—with nearly 2 million originating from nations deemed national security risks. Fast forward to the present, illegal crossings have plummeted from an alarming monthly average of 155,000 to just 7,180, showcasing a remarkable 95% decline in daily apprehensions—from 5,100 to a mere 230.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that “operational control is becoming a reality,” marking a significant turnaround from the chaos of previous months. Border Patrol agents now feel empowered in their roles, and Commissioner Pete Flores has emphasized that “the border is closed to illegal crossings… individuals will face prosecution and deportation.”
This stark change is in contrast to the Biden administration's open-border policies, which allowed millions—including individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to adversarial nations—to enter the country. During Biden’s tenure, the DHS identified over 1.7 million illegal immigrants as Special Interest Aliens, many of whom were integrated into American communities alongside convicted criminals. These figures included 15,000 facing murder charges, 20,000 accused of sexual assault, and over 70,000 linked to drug offenses.
In a final controversy, Biden's administration granted Temporary Protected Status to nearly one million undocumented migrants, which enabled their indefinite stay. Now, with Trump's fierce immigration measures, the administration is emphasizing a renewed commitment to national security, insisting that America’s borders are secure once more.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that “operational control is becoming a reality,” marking a significant turnaround from the chaos of previous months. Border Patrol agents now feel empowered in their roles, and Commissioner Pete Flores has emphasized that “the border is closed to illegal crossings… individuals will face prosecution and deportation.”
This stark change is in contrast to the Biden administration's open-border policies, which allowed millions—including individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to adversarial nations—to enter the country. During Biden’s tenure, the DHS identified over 1.7 million illegal immigrants as Special Interest Aliens, many of whom were integrated into American communities alongside convicted criminals. These figures included 15,000 facing murder charges, 20,000 accused of sexual assault, and over 70,000 linked to drug offenses.
In a final controversy, Biden's administration granted Temporary Protected Status to nearly one million undocumented migrants, which enabled their indefinite stay. Now, with Trump's fierce immigration measures, the administration is emphasizing a renewed commitment to national security, insisting that America’s borders are secure once more.
