Trump's border crackdown yields unprecedented low in illegal crossings
By isabelle // 2025-02-03
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  • Illegal border crossings plummeted to 582 on Sunday, a stark drop from thousands daily under the Biden administration.
  • Trump declared a national emergency and deployed 1,500 active-duty troops to the border on his first day.
  • The Del Rio sector, which saw 4,000 daily crossings, now records only 60.
  • Tom Homan, the new border czar, vowed to continue daily deportations and expand enforcement.
  • The decline highlights the immediate impact of strict border enforcement policies.
In a turn of events that has left reporters and observers astounded, the number of illegal border crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border has plummeted to shockingly low levels since President Trump took office just a week ago. According to Fox News reporter Bill Melugin, who has covered the border for years, Border Patrol recorded only 582 illegal crossings on Sunday, with not a single sector hitting 200. This dramatic contrast from the thousands of daily crossings under the Biden administration underscores the immediate impact of Trump's border enforcement policies. The numbers speak for themselves. During the height of the border crisis in December 2023, Border Patrol recorded over 11,000 illegal crossings in a single day, with the Del Rio sector alone seeing more than 4,000. In the final days of the Biden administration, daily encounters were still hovering between 1,200 and 1,400. However, since Trump's inauguration on January 20, the numbers have dropped precipitously. The first three days of the new administration saw 1,073, 736, and 714 crossings, respectively, before settling at 582 on Sunday. Melugin, who has never seen such a dramatic decline in his extensive border coverage, emphasized the significance of the drop. "The numbers were already flat/low in Biden’s final week, bouncing between 1,200-1,400 illegal crossings daily, but the numbers have been falling off a cliff since Trump took office," he stated. He added that the Del Rio sector, which once saw 4,000 daily crossings, now records only 60.

Trump’s immediate actions

The sharp decline in illegal crossings is attributed to the swift and decisive actions taken by the Trump administration. On his first day in office, President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border and vowed to "repel the disastrous invasion of our country." He immediately deployed 1,500 active-duty troops to assist Border Patrol, with plans to potentially increase the number to 10,000. Additionally, Trump terminated the CBP One app, which was used to release 1,500 migrants daily at ports of entry under the Biden administration. Tom Homan, Trump’s newly appointed border czar, declared, “Our border is closed” and pledged to continue daily deportations until millions of illegal immigrants are expelled from the country. “You’re going to see the numbers steadily increase, the number of arrests nationwide,” Homan told ABC News. He emphasized that the focus is initially on public safety and national security threats but vowed to expand the scope to all illegal immigrants. The contrast with the Biden administration's approach to border security is noteworthy. Under Biden, the border was often described as "open" and "porous," with policies that encouraged illegal crossings. The Biden administration's reluctance to enforce border laws and its emphasis on humanitarian considerations were seen by many as contributing to the surge in illegal immigration. Trump's return to a more stringent enforcement approach has not only reduced the number of crossings but also bolstered public safety and national security. The dramatic reduction in illegal border crossings since President Trump took office is a testament to the effectiveness of strong border enforcement. By declaring a national emergency and deploying troops, Trump has quickly turned the tide on what was once a burgeoning crisis. As the numbers continue to drop, it is clear that enforcing the law at our borders works, and it is a policy that should be applauded for its immediate and significant impact on reducing crime and ensuring national security. Sources for this article include: Modernity.news NYPost.com FoxNews.com
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