Under President Donald J. Trump, the unwavering focus on securing our borders has led to a significant reduction in illegal crossings at the southern border, resulting in the lowest numbers seen in over half a century — a landmark achievement for the safety and sovereignty of the United States.
In stark contrast to the chaos experienced during the Biden administration, which resulted in a historic surge in border crossings, this remarkable turnaround illustrates that decisive leadership is effective in halting the influx of illegal immigration, dangerous cartels, and security risks.
As reported by CBS News:
“In the fiscal year 2025, unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border fell dramatically to the lowest annual figure since the early 1970s, due to the sweeping measures against illegal immigration implemented by the Trump administration, according to internal federal data obtained by CBS News.
The U.S. Border Patrol recorded close to 238,000 apprehensions of migrants attempting illegal crossings in the fiscal year 2025…
This marks a significant shift from the unprecedented levels of apprehensions during the Biden administration, which faced a humanitarian crisis of historic proportions at the southern border. In fiscal year 2022, the Border Patrol documented 2.2 million apprehensions, achieving a record nearly ten times higher than those recorded in 2025.
Over 60% of the apprehensions logged by Border Patrol in fiscal year 2025 occurred during the final three months of the Biden administration… In the first full eight months of President Trump’s tenure, Border Patrol averaged fewer than 9,000 apprehensions each month — a figure that was surpassed in mere 24-hour spans under the previous administration.
