Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed during a recent address that no undocumented immigrants entered the United States for 13 consecutive months during his administration. Speaking to supporters, Trump emphasized his administration's border security policies, framing them as the most effective in modern American history. The statement has sparked renewed debate over immigration metrics and the accuracy of border enforcement data.
While Trump did not specify the exact timeframe for this 13-month period, analysts suggest his remarks likely refer to a period of highly restrictive border measures, such as the implementation of Title 42 during the COVID-19 pandemic or the "Remain in Mexico" policy. However, official data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection during his presidency recorded hundreds of thousands of border apprehensions annually, challenging the assertion of absolute zero entries.