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U.S. Border Security and Political Turmoil: A Ground-Level Perspective
Drastic Decline in Illegal Border Crossings
In recent months, the United States has observed a remarkable reduction in illegal crossings along the southern border, fulfilling a core promise made by former President Donald Trump during his campaign. Data indicates that apprehensions at the border plummeted to just 6,072 in June, a stark contrast to the 83,532 recorded in June of the previous year. This drop signifies a shift that officials and supporters attribute to increased enforcement measures and strategic border security policies implemented under the Trump administration.