Staff Reports
The revelation that America’s illegal immigration crisis might have a straightforward solution should come as no surprise, particularly to anyone who has been paying attention to former President Donald Trump. Under his administration, the illegal immigration statistics have seen a remarkable reversal, and recent numbers suggest that the problem is getting better yet again, courtesy of a no-nonsense approach from Trump’s team.
Recent calculations from the New York Post illustrate how effective Trump’s immigration policies have been even after his exit from the Oval Office. As of now, border officials are registering an average of just 359 illegal crossings per day along the U.S.-Mexico border. This represents a staggering drop of more than 90% from the figures recorded the year prior and places the country on track for the lowest monthly illegal crossings in a quarter of a century. It’s almost as if the border isn’t just a line in the sand but rather a great big “Keep Out” sign that’s finally being respected.
Illegal border crossings have plummeted 90% since Trump returned to White House, Border Patrol chief says https://t.co/oWVkzy29ez pic.twitter.com/Y67HB7SqEi
— New York Post (@nypost) February 6, 2025
The data doesn’t lie; it’s clear as day that the previous administration fostered a free-for-all at the border. In 2024 alone, the average daily illegal crossings hit numbers upwards of 2,872, followed by even higher figures in the years preceding that, all during Joe Biden’s reign. It wasn’t just a bad season for illegal immigration; it was practically a full-on highway with an open lane for anyone seeking to cross the border unimpeded. Biden’s early decisions to loosen restrictions unleashed a tidal wave of illegal entries, leaving Americans to wonder how chaos became the new normal.
While it’s good news that the border is seeing fewer crossings, it’s important to note that there remains substantial work to be done. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homman, has made it clear that the current situation is far from satisfactory, despite the improved numbers. The administration is not merely focused on halting new crossings; they are gearing up to tackle the issue of removing those already living in the country illegally. Homman is eager to ramp up the arrests of undocumented individuals who may be a danger to society, signaling that the battle against illegal immigration is still ongoing.
A notable hurdle for Homman and his team is dealing with sanctuary cities, those jurisdictions that have taken it upon themselves to protect illegal immigrants from federal enforcement. Thanks to Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump-era Department of Justice, there’s a renewed commitment to challenge these so-called “safe spaces” for lawbreakers. Their intent is to ensure that sanctuary cities do not escape the consequences of facilitating illegal immigration and to restore law and order to the immigration process.
The banter around illegal immigration often turns to who can fix it—and the facts show that Trump had, and still has, the right playbook. While the new figures offer hope, as with any well-executed plan, vigilance is key. On this front, it appears that America is finally getting serious about protecting its borders, and if anything, it serves as a reminder that effective leadership can translate policies into real change.
