US Vice President JD Vance has stated that President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have led to a notable decrease in illegal immigration. He claimed that over three million migrants have departed the United States during Trump’s second term. In a post on X, Vance highlighted that Border Patrol recorded no migrant releases into the interior of the country during fiscal year 2026, asserting that this trend reflects a substantial change in border enforcement practices.

Vance noted that the administration had achieved a remarkable 17 consecutive months without releasing apprehended undocumented migrants into the US. He described these statistics as indicative of a significant transformation in immigration control. “Turns out all we needed was a new President!” Vance stated, while listing what he termed the administration’s successes in immigration enforcement.

Border Patrol Apprehensions and Releases

According to Vance, total Border Patrol apprehensions for fiscal year 2026 amounted to 98,708. He claimed this figure is lower than the highest monthly apprehension total of 249,740 recorded under the Biden administration. The vice president emphasised that FY2026 is notable as the first fiscal year in US history to report zero Border Patrol releases. This term refers to the practice of apprehended migrants not being released into the country while their immigration cases are processed.

Under the current administration, the practice commonly known as catch-and-release has been largely discontinued. This change means that migrants apprehended at the border are not temporarily released into the US, a shift that Vance argues has strengthened border security. The figures he cited align with preliminary data released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in October.

CBP reported a total of 98,708 apprehensions at the southwest border during FY2026, alongside 379,243 nationwide encounters, which DHS described as the lowest annual total on record. However, the absence of releases does not equate to a complete halt in illegal crossings. Border Patrol continues to apprehend migrants attempting to enter the US, while some crossings remain undetected.

Claims of Preventing Narco-Terrorists

In addition to discussing apprehensions, Vance claimed that the Trump administration has successfully prevented more than 10,000 narco-terrorists from entering the country. However, the post did not elaborate on how this figure was determined. Vance’s comments come at a time when border security and deportations are pivotal aspects of Trump’s immigration agenda for a potential second term.

The administration has consistently underscored the decline in apprehensions and the cessation of migrant releases as proof of its commitment to tougher immigration enforcement. This focus on border security is expected to remain central to the administration’s messaging as it seeks to address ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and national security.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, the administration’s immigration policies and their implications for border security will likely remain a topic of significant discussion. The figures and claims presented by Vance are part of a broader narrative aimed at showcasing the effectiveness of the Trump administration’s approach to immigration and border control.

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