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Foreign-Born Population Declines Amid Trump's Policies, Rises Under Biden

11/21/2025

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New Bureau of Labor Statistics data show a decline in the foreign-born population linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies.
From January to September, the population aged 16 and older fell by 2 million.
The Biden administration saw an increase of 7.4 million foreign-born residents from January 2021 to January 2025.
Vice President JD Vance stated that reduced net migration lowers rents and home prices.

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New Bureau of Labor Statistics data show a decline in the foreign-born population linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies.
From January to September, the population aged 16 and older fell by 2 million.
The Biden administration saw an increase of 7.4 million foreign-born residents from January 2021 to January 2025.
Vice President JD Vance stated that reduced net migration lowers rents and home prices.