Former President Donald Trump affirmed in a public statement that no illegal migrants have been released into the United States during the last six months of his administration. He used the claim to bolster his record on border security and to underscore the need for stringent immigration enforcement moving forward.
While details around the claim—including definitions of “released” and the precise timeframe—remain under review, Trump described it as a cornerstone achievement of his final months in office. He emphasized that the U.S. must stay firm on this policy direction to manage migration flows and protect national security.
Critics and fact‑checkers have noted that migration data and border‑management practices are complex, involving multiple agencies, release conditions, and tracking mechanisms. Some analysts caution that the statistics may not fully reflect asylum processes, detention‑to‑release rates, or humanitarian exceptions.
As the debate continues, the former president’s declaration has reignited conversation around the effectiveness, transparency, and ethical oversight of U.S. migration and border‑control practices.
