Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Illegal immigration and violent crime are now at all time record lows”
TRUE
What the record shows
DHS: Border Patrol apprehensions at lowest levels in modern history (FY2026 Q1: 21,815). FBI: 2025 violent crime fell 9.3% (largest decline since 1936); murder rate 4.1 per 100k (tied 1955-56 low). However, aggravated assault rates remain above 2013-2015 levels.
Sources
- DHS delivers historic start to border crossings for FY 2026 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- USBP Records Zero Releases for Eighth Consecutive Month | Homeland Security
- DHS Delivers Historic Start to Border Crossings for FY 2026 | Homeland Security
- Tenth Straight Month of Zero Illegal Aliens Released at the Border | Homeland Security
- Trump Administration Delivers 14 Straight Months of Zero Releases at the Border | Homeland Security
- Trump Administration Delivers 13 Straight Months of Zero Releases at the Border | Homeland Security
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