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Biden's Deportation Stats Mislead: 80% Just Turnarounds

5/6/2025

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The Biden administration's deportation statistics paint a misleading picture, mixing border apprehensions with actual removals. A staggering 80% of reported deportations were merely "turnarounds" by Customs and Border Protection, not genuine removals. In comparison, Trump's administration boasted a higher deportation rate, highlighting the urgent need for increased resources to bolster border security.

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The Biden administration's deportation statistics paint a misleading picture, mixing border apprehensions with actual removals. A staggering 80% of reported deportations were merely "turnarounds" by Customs and Border Protection, not genuine removals. In comparison, Trump's administration boasted a higher deportation rate, highlighting the urgent need for increased resources to bolster border security.