Trump’s Border Plan CRUSHES Biden’s Chaos

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President Trump’s border policies have delivered ten straight months of zero illegal aliens released into America, crushing the open-border chaos of the Biden era and proving enforcement works.

Story Highlights

DHS confirms zero migrant releases for 10 consecutive months since May 2025, a historic achievement under Trump administration policies.
Border encounters plunged to 6,603 southwest apprehensions in February 2026, 97% below Biden’s December 2023 peak and 92% under 30-year average.
Drug seizures surged with 79,000+ lbs. in February, including 67% more fentanyl, disrupting cartels amid lowest crossings in 50+ years.
Democrats’ partial DHS shutdown prioritizes blocking deportations over funding CBP, risking national security during this success.

Historic Zero-Release Streak Achieved

U.S. Border Patrol recorded zero releases of migrants into the interior for the tenth straight month in February 2026. This marks an unprecedented enforcement success under President Trump’s “enforcement-first” approach. Southwest border apprehensions dropped to 6,603, a 97% decline from Biden’s December 2023 peak of over 250,000. Nationwide encounters fell 22% from January to 26,963, 88% below Biden-era averages. Daily averages hit just 236, a 95% drop from prior administration levels. These figures restore border integrity long demanded by American families frustrated with unchecked entries.

Enforcement Policies Drive Plunging Crossings

Post-2025 inauguration policies reversed Biden-era laxity that allowed 10.8 million encounters from FY2021-2024, 3.5 times higher than Trump’s first term. Military deployments created a 260-mile zone in New Mexico and Texas by July 2025, with Stryker vehicles aiding patrols. Trump Task Force arrested 500 in January 2026 through neighborhood investigations. No releases began at least May 2025, contrasting Biden’s 7,041 parolees in December 2024. FY2025 apprehensions hit 50-year lows, validating promises to secure the border against cartels labeled the “ISIS of the Western Hemisphere.”

Drug Seizures Surge as Cartels Deterred

February seizures topped 79,000 pounds of drugs, with fentanyl up 67% from prior periods. FY2025 totals included 170,000 pounds of meth, 70,000 cocaine, and 12,000 fentanyl. Fentanyl seizures overall dropped 46% at the southwest border compared to 2024 due to deterrence. These gains protect communities where fentanyl kills most ages 18-48. CBP’s 60,000 personnel secure 6,000 land miles and ports, focusing on drugs and terrorism. Zero releases prevent interior threats like the 390+ terrorist watchlist hits under Biden.

Key Leaders Champion Results Amid Shutdown

Kristi Noem, former DHS Secretary, declared “Ten straight months of ZERO… most secure border in American history. Borders CLOSED to lawbreakers.” CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott stated the tenth month reflects “enforcement-first posture restoring integrity” and national security. President Trump claims the “most secure in history” with 2.5 million migrant exits. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Democrats’ partial DHS shutdown—the third longest ever—for blocking CBP/ICE funding to halt deportations, prioritizing “criminal illegal aliens” over citizens.

Impacts Affirm Conservative Priorities

Short-term, zero releases curb migration pressures and boost drug interdiction, disrupting cartels. Long-term, 95% daily apprehension drops set precedents for sustained security if funding holds. U.S. citizens gain from fewer drugs and crime risks; border states benefit from National Guard support. Economic savings come from processing 88-97% fewer encounters, protecting trade and lawful travel. Politically, results bolster Trump while exposing Democrat obstruction, aligning with demands for limited government and individual liberty through strong borders.