Historic Record in Border Control; Trump: The Influx to Our Country Has Ended

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that in February 2025, the first full month of his second presidential term, the record for the lowest illegal immigrant entry into the United States in recorded history was achieved. In a post on Truth Social, he emphasized that in this month, only 8,326 illegal immigrants were detained at the U.S.-Mexico border by border patrol, all of whom were either quickly expelled from the country or prosecuted for crimes against the United States when necessary. He concluded, 'The influx to our country has ended.' Trump compared these statistics to the Biden administration, reminding that during Biden's term, 300,000 illegal immigrants entered the country in just one month, and nearly all of them were accepted on U.S. soil. He stressed that his administration's strict immigration policies have closed U.S. borders to illegal immigrants and warned that anyone attempting illegal entry into the country would face severe penalties and immediate expulsion. The U.S. Department of Defense also announced on Saturday that by deploying a 'Striker' mechanized brigade and an air support battalion to the southwestern border, border security would be further strengthened. A Pentagon spokesperson stated that this action is in line with Donald Trump's directive to enhance control over the U.S.-Mexico borders and combat illegal immigration, and these units equipped with armored vehicles and aerial equipment will join border operations in the coming weeks.