Bad News for Republicans: Trump Fixed the Border
Summary
Migration through the U.S.-Mexico border area has dropped sharply since early 2025, following actions by President Donald Trump’s administration and increased enforcement by Mexico. The changes have reduced large migrant caravans and shifted migration patterns within Latin America.Key Facts
- Migrant crossings through Panama’s Darién Gap dropped by 95% in early 2025 compared to 2024.
- Honduran migrants traveling in large groups also decreased significantly by 79%.
- By mid-2026, migration through this key route was down 97% from the first half of 2024.
- President Trump’s administration ended CBP One appointments and tightened asylum rules after January 2025.
- From February to September 2025, over 94% of Border Patrol encounters resulted in quick removal or detention of migrants.
- Migration had already begun to drop in late 2024 due to stricter Mexican enforcement and new U.S. asylum limits under the previous administration.
- Migration shifted from mostly northbound journeys to more complex movements within Latin America.
- Public concern about immigration and support for hiring more Border Patrol agents declined from 2024 through 2026.
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