Fact-check · Oct 7, 2026 · Donald Trump
“For the last seventeen months, zero people have crossed the border”
FALSESaid in 2 broadcasts
What the record shows
CBP Southwest Border Encounters data shows continuous apprehensions throughout 2024 and early 2025. January 2025 alone: ~10,000+ encounters reported.
CBP data contradicts zero crossings claim. Thousands of encounters continue to be recorded monthly.
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 7, 2026
Every time it was said
Oct 1, 2026FALSE
Oct 7, 2026FALSE
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