In an unprecedented move, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed that the United States is experiencing the lowest number of illegal southwest border crossings in history, a stark contrast to the situation observed during President Biden’s tenure. This significant reduction is being credited to the aggressive enforcement measures implemented by the Trump administration, marking a historic turnaround in border security.
Historic Turnaround on U.S. Border Crossings: Trump Administration Claims Success
Historic Turnaround on U.S. Border Crossings: Trump Administration Claims Success
The Department of Homeland Security reports record low illegal border crossings, attributing the reduction to Trump-era policies.
After inheriting a crisis characterized by an alarming 7.6 million illegal entries under Biden, including nearly 2 million from countries deemed national security threats, the Trump administration’s strategies appear to be taking effect. Reports show a remarkable decline in illegal crossings, plummeting from approximately 155,000 per month to just 7,180. Daily apprehensions have also decreased dramatically, witnessing a 95% drop from 5,100 a day to only 230.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stated that “operational control is becoming a reality”—a notable achievement given the challenges faced months earlier. Border Patrol agents are reportedly feeling empowered to enforce the law more effectively, as Commissioner Pete Flores reassures the public: “The border is closed to illegal crossings… you will be prosecuted, and you will be deported.”
This marks a complete reversal from the Biden administration’s perceived open-door policy, which saw a surge of individuals entering the U.S., including gang members, extremists, and citizens from adversarial nations, such as China and Iran. The Biden administration’s own statistics reveal that over 1.7 million illegal immigrants were classified as Special Interest Aliens (SIA) and many were released into communities, which included individuals with significant criminal records.
Adding to the controversy, Biden had also granted deportation protections to nearly 1 million undocumented individuals shortly before leaving office, employing Temporary Protected Status to allow them to stay indefinitely.
With the new measures under Trump coming into play, the messaging is clear and assertive: America’s borders are tightly secured, national security is prioritized, and law enforcement capabilities are being reinforced, sending a strong signal that the border is no longer open for illegal crossings.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stated that “operational control is becoming a reality”—a notable achievement given the challenges faced months earlier. Border Patrol agents are reportedly feeling empowered to enforce the law more effectively, as Commissioner Pete Flores reassures the public: “The border is closed to illegal crossings… you will be prosecuted, and you will be deported.”
This marks a complete reversal from the Biden administration’s perceived open-door policy, which saw a surge of individuals entering the U.S., including gang members, extremists, and citizens from adversarial nations, such as China and Iran. The Biden administration’s own statistics reveal that over 1.7 million illegal immigrants were classified as Special Interest Aliens (SIA) and many were released into communities, which included individuals with significant criminal records.
Adding to the controversy, Biden had also granted deportation protections to nearly 1 million undocumented individuals shortly before leaving office, employing Temporary Protected Status to allow them to stay indefinitely.
With the new measures under Trump coming into play, the messaging is clear and assertive: America’s borders are tightly secured, national security is prioritized, and law enforcement capabilities are being reinforced, sending a strong signal that the border is no longer open for illegal crossings.
