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DHS Blames Biden for Surge in Illegal Immigration

4/16/2026

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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 creating a crisis and claimed that 8% of Nicaragua's population entered the U.S. illegally.
Secretary Kristi Noem emphasized U.S. President Donald Trump's border-security efforts, contrasting them with the prior administration's policies, which she argued led to increased deaths and crime.

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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 creating a crisis and claimed that 8% of Nicaragua's population entered the U.S. illegally.
Secretary Kristi Noem emphasized U.S. President Donald Trump's border-security efforts, contrasting them with the prior administration's policies, which she argued led to increased deaths and crime.