Despite claims of success, data shows a massive spike in illegal immigration under President Biden, far outpacing anything seen during the Trump administration.
Within weeks of being selected as Trump's running mate, JD Vance is already visiting the border county of Cochise County, Arizona, to highlight the Biden administration's disastrous border policies.
Customs and Border Protection data reveals a stark contrast between the relatively stable levels of illegal immigration under former President Trump and the unprecedented surge that began just one month after Biden's inauguration.
Biden's Border Crisis Eclipses Anything Seen Under Trump
Under Trump, border apprehensions fluctuated between 303,916 and 408,870 annually. However, when Biden took office in January 2021, apprehensions skyrocketed to 173,277 in March and have remained above 200,000 per month throughout most of his presidency.
In Biden's first year, border crossings spiked to a staggering 1,734,686, more than quadrupling the previous year and more than doubling the worst year on Trump's record. The numbers continued to rise, hitting 2.4 million in 2022 and 2.5 million in 2023, with a similar projection for 2024.
Biden's Border Crisis Eclipses Anything Seen Under Trump
In contrast, Biden's recent decline in apprehensions to 130,419 in June is misleading, considering that the total for 2024 has already eclipsed that of 2019 two times over. Additionally, the June 2024 total is higher than March 2021, when crossings first spiked.
The Biden administration's efforts to halt asylum processing in early June have been widely criticized and have not had a significant impact on the overall numbers.
Biden's Border Crisis Eclipses Anything Seen Under Trump
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance has slammed the Biden-Harris administration for its border policies, vowing to implement significant changes if elected. He has proposed ending catch-and-release, forcing asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while their claims are processed, completing the border wall, and reinstating deportations.
Vance's visit to Arizona highlights the increasing attention being paid to the border crisis as the 2024 election approaches. With a massive influx of illegal immigrants and no concrete plan to address the issue, the Biden administration's border policies will likely become a major focal point of the campaign.
Biden's Border Crisis Eclipses Anything Seen Under Trump
