“President Donald Trump’s border crackdown has sharply reduced the illegal crossings that overwhelmed agents under former President Joe Biden.”

By The White House (@WhiteHouse) · Posted 18 Oct 2026 · checked 24 Oct 2026 · 80% confidence

What they posted

President Donald Trump’s border crackdown has sharply reduced the illegal crossings that overwhelmed agents under former President Joe Biden. https://t.co/aT76A5XAgA

Why it's Truth

U.S. Customs and Border Protection data confirm a 94-95% reduction in southwest border apprehensions under Trump compared to Biden-era levels, reaching historic lows with sustained zero releases. Multiple official releases and reporting from outlets including Fox News and CBS News corroborate the sharp decline.

Sources

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• The White House
• Fox News
• CBS News
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• The New York Times