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Border Crisis: DHS Blames Biden for Immigration Surge

2/20/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported significant illegal immigration from Nicaragua, Cuba, Haiti, and Honduras between February 2021 and January 2025.
DHS criticized the Biden administration for allegedly allowing the influx.
Secretary Kristi Noem said border security improved under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Noem questioned Democrats' silence during the border crisis.
DHS officials said immigration enforcement will continue unaffected despite the government shutdown.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported significant illegal immigration from Nicaragua, Cuba, Haiti, and Honduras between February 2021 and January 2025.
DHS criticized the Biden administration for allegedly allowing the influx.
Secretary Kristi Noem said border security improved under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Noem questioned Democrats' silence during the border crisis.
DHS officials said immigration enforcement will continue unaffected despite the government shutdown.