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Trump's Second Term Sees 99.9% Drop in Border Encounters

4/28/2025

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In just 100 days of President Trump's second term, illegal immigration plummeted, boasting a staggering 99.9% drop in border encounters. The administration's aggressive deportation strategy and a bold $68.8 billion proposal for a revamped border barrier, alongside enhanced Customs and Border Protection staffing, underscored their commitment to securing the nation's borders.

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Story summary

In just 100 days of President Trump's second term, illegal immigration plummeted, boasting a staggering 99.9% drop in border encounters. The administration's aggressive deportation strategy and a bold $68.8 billion proposal for a revamped border barrier, alongside enhanced Customs and Border Protection staffing, underscored their commitment to securing the nation's borders.