Trump’s Deportation Surge Stuns

President Trump’s 2026 immigration crackdown has deported over 605,000 illegal aliens while prompting 1.9 million more to self-deport, delivering the most dramatic border security turnaround in modern history.

Story Highlights

Trump administration deported more than 605,000 illegal aliens, with 1.9 million self-deporting, totaling over 2.5 million removals since his return to office.
Illegal border crossings declined sharply in 2025 due to tougher enforcement and resource redirection.
U.S. achieved negative net migration for the first time in at least 50 years, protecting American workers and communities.
Policies restored border sovereignty, closed asylum loopholes, and expanded ICE operations nationwide.

Record Deportations Restore Order

President Trump directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to accelerate removals, resulting in over 605,000 deportations in his first year back in office. An additional 1.9 million illegal aliens chose self-deportation amid heightened enforcement. This combined effort exceeded 2.5 million departures, marking a historic reversal of open-border policies from the prior administration. American communities now experience reduced strain on resources and public services. These actions fulfill long-standing promises to prioritize U.S. sovereignty.

Border Crossings Plummet Under Strict Enforcement

Illegal crossings at the southern border dropped significantly in 2025 as Trump redirected funds to enforcement and closed asylum loopholes. The administration shut down the CBP One app, reinstated Remain in Mexico, and declared a national border emergency to deploy troops. Cooperation with state and local partners expanded operational control. These measures ended the chaos of mass migrant surges, safeguarding neighborhoods from crime and fentanyl trafficking linked to unsecured borders.

Refugee admissions slashed to 7,500 for 2026, focusing on specific groups like Afrikaners while maintaining bans. Travel restrictions expanded to 19 countries, halting entries from high-risk nations. Diversity Visa Lottery ended, eliminating 50,000 annual slots from low-immigration countries.

Expanded ICE Operations Target Criminals

ICE now arrests 3,000 individuals daily, conducting raids at workplaces, schools, and communities. Detention capacity surged past 60,000, using military bases and private facilities despite criticisms. Supreme Court rulings enabled broader stops based on appearance or language in key areas. Green card holders and even U.S. citizens faced temporary detentions during operations until status verification. These steps prioritize removal of threats while upholding rule of law.

TRUMP: The most dramatic turnaround of any country in history https://t.co/mfX1sOfg9h

— ConservativeLibrarian (@ConserLibrarian) January 27, 2026

Temporary Protected Status revoked for over one million, including programs like CHNV and Uniting for Ukraine. Student visas canceled for political activism, and denaturalization referrals targeted fraud cases at 100-200 monthly. A nationwide immigrant registry requires registration and proof of status, curbing illegal overstays. Sanctuary cities face funding cuts and prosecutions for non-cooperation.