Immigration · 2026-10-24
Zero unauthorized migrants had crossed into the United States for 17 months
Misleading
Trump said zero illegal aliens had been admitted in 17 months.
What the evidence shows
The administration reported no releases of certain people apprehended at the southern border, not zero attempted or successful unlawful crossings; thousands were still apprehended each month.
What happened next
Assessment reflects reporting available October 27–28, 2026.
Assessment notes
Paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked source for exact words, venue and supporting references.