‘JUST GETTING STARTED’: Illegal border crossings plunged 93% year-over-year, fentanyl trafficking was cut in half, and hundreds of thousands of criminal illegal immigrants were either arrested or deported, according to a year-end report from the Department of Homeland Security. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are making America safe again and putting the American people first,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.…

Trump Administration Claims ‘Most Secure Border in U.S. History’ as Illegal Crossings Drop Sharply

The Trump administration is touting what it describes as the “most secure border in American history,” following a dramatic decline in illegal border crossings and major gains in immigration enforcement, according to a year-end report released by the Department of Homeland Security.

The report states that illegal border crossings fell by 93% year-over-year, while fentanyl trafficking was reduced by nearly 50%. In addition, hundreds of thousands of criminal illegal immigrants were either arrested or deported during the reporting period.

Strong Enforcement Measures

Officials credit the sharp decline to aggressive border enforcement policies implemented under Donald Trump. These measures include increased border patrol operations, expanded cooperation with federal and local law enforcement agencies, and tougher consequences for repeat offenders.

DHS Leadership Reaction

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem praised the administration’s approach, emphasizing public safety and national security.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are making America safe again and putting the American people first,” Noem said, adding that the administration is “just getting started.”

Migrant Outflow Numbers

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