Former U.S. President Donald Trump reignited controversy on Saturday by asserting that there were "zero border crossings" during his administration, contrasting this with the 60,000 monthly crossings reportedly occurring under President Joe Biden. "Zero crossings in a month under TRUMP, compared to 60,000 with Sleepy and Corrupt Joe Biden, a man who lost the 2020 presidential election in a 'LANDSLIDE.' Biden was grossly incompetent, and the 2020 election was a TOTAL FRAUD! The evidence is MASSIVE and OVERWHELMING! A special prosecutor should be appointed," Trump declared on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump labeled Biden's handling of immigration as "grossly incompetent" and reiterated his claims of electoral fraud, insisting the 2020 election was "a total fraud." He harshly criticized the current administration, stating, "What this corrupt man and his accomplices have done to our country in four years is indescribable. LET'S MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
The comments sparked immediate reactions from lawmakers, immigration experts, and political analysts, who questioned the truthfulness of Trump's assertions. Official data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indicates that irregular border crossings did occur during Trump's tenure, though with monthly fluctuations.
This latest media blitz comes as Trump continues to bolster his electoral platform for the 2028 presidential race, appealing to his conservative base with messages on immigration, election fraud, and national security. The administration claims that border crossings have decreased in recent months. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that March marked a historic milestone in border security, with the lowest number of illegal crossings ever recorded at the southwest border.
According to the official statement, approximately 7,180 crossings were recorded in March in that area, a significant drop from the monthly average of 155,000 seen over the past four years.
Key Questions on Trump's Border Crossing Claims
Did Trump really achieve zero border crossings during his presidency?
No, official data from the Department of Homeland Security shows that irregular border crossings occurred during Trump's presidency, although the numbers varied monthly.
How has the Biden administration responded to Trump's claims?
The Biden administration has stated that border crossings have decreased in recent months, with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection reporting historically low numbers of illegal crossings.
What are the implications of Trump's statements for his 2028 presidential campaign?
Trump's statements appear to be part of his strategy to appeal to his conservative base by focusing on immigration, election fraud, and national security as key issues for his potential 2028 campaign.