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Trump Administration Claims 129,000 Missing Migrant Children Under Biden

12/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration says it located over 129,000 migrant children missing under the Biden administration, many exploited or trafficked.
It criticized Biden's record-keeping, saying it hindered the Trump administration's efforts.
DHS says over 2.5 million illegal immigrants left the U.S. since Trump returned to office.
The agency cites a 93% drop in border crossings, significant drug seizures, and the revocation of over 95,000 visas under Secretary Marco Rubio.

History

Historical Context

The Trump administration's 2018 policy of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border resulted in over 2,600 children being unaccounted for, raising serious concerns about child welfare and trafficking. This crisis echoes historical issues surrounding missing children, notably the establishment of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in 1984, which aimed to address the growing public panic over child abductions.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration says it located over 129,000 migrant children missing under the Biden administration, many exploited or trafficked.
It criticized Biden's record-keeping, saying it hindered the Trump administration's efforts.
DHS says over 2.5 million illegal immigrants left the U.S. since Trump returned to office.
The agency cites a 93% drop in border crossings, significant drug seizures, and the revocation of over 95,000 visas under Secretary Marco Rubio.

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