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Illegal Border Crossings Plummet 95% Under Trump's Policies

5/26/2025

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In May 2025, illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border plummeted by an astonishing 95% from the previous year, thanks to President Trump's stringent immigration policies. Border Patrol agents noted a dramatic decline in migrant encounters, averaging just 60-70 daily in the El Paso Sector. The administration's emphasis on deportations and military presence has severely disrupted smuggling operations.

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In May 2025, illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border plummeted by an astonishing 95% from the previous year, thanks to President Trump's stringent immigration policies. Border Patrol agents noted a dramatic decline in migrant encounters, averaging just 60-70 daily in the El Paso Sector. The administration's emphasis on deportations and military presence has severely disrupted smuggling operations.