Migrant Encounters at Border Hit Historic Low Not Seen Since Nixon Administration
Migrants flowing across the southern border during the Biden administration have become a trickle under President Donald Trump, according to a new analysis of federal data. The post Migrant Encounters at Border Hit Historic Low Not Seen Since Nixon Administration appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Migrant Encounters at Border Hit Historic Low Not Seen Since Nixon Administration Migrant encounters at the southern border have dropped significantly, reaching their lowest level in over 50 years, according to an analysis of federal data. The 2025 fiscal year reported 237,538 encounters, a substantial decrease from previous years under the Biden administration. Republicans attribute these results to President Trump’s border security policies, such as increased resources and the end of catch-and-release.
- Migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border are at their lowest level in over 50 years.
- Fiscal year 2025 recorded 237,538 encounters, a significant drop from 1.5 million in fiscal year 2024 and over 2 million in fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
- Data since February 2025 shows fewer than 10,000 monthly encounters at the southwestern border.
- September 2025 saw an 84 percent drop in encounters compared to September 2024.
- Republicans credit President Trump’s border security policies for these results.
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