President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that “The Invasion of our Country is OVER,” highlighting a drastic drop in illegal border crossings. He cited U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data showing only 8,326 apprehensions at the southern border in his first full month in office.
Trump emphasized that each person caught was either “immediately ejected” or prosecuted if necessary. This figure marks a 96% drop from the 301,981 encounters reported in December 2023 under the Biden administration.
“This is a historic low,” Trump claimed, crediting his strict border security policies for the decline. He contrasted the current numbers with the record-high crossings of previous years.
Trump’s announcement underscores his administration’s focus on border security, positioning the decrease as a major achievement early in his term.
The dramatic shift signals a significant policy change, though critics argue that broader immigration challenges still need addressing.
