Last month, illegal crossings at the southern border plummeted to an astonishing new low, marking a significant achievement in President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to combat what he terms an invasion and to fortify national security.
This phenomenon has been dubbed the “Trump Effect.”
- In March, Border Patrol reported encountering a mere 7,181 illegal immigrants at the southern border.
- This figure represents a staggering 95% drop compared to the same month under President Biden, which saw 137,473 encounters in 2024. The numbers reflect a 96% decrease from 2023 (163,672) and an even more dramatic 97% decrease from 2022 (211,181).
- The Los Angeles Times reports that “migrant crossings have slowed to a near halt” along the California-Mexico border, with Border Patrol agents currently making only “30 to 40 arrests per day,” a stark contrast to the more than 1,200 arrests per day recorded during peak arrival periods in April.
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