
Border security patriots are witnessing a historic victory as illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have crashed to levels not seen since 1970, delivering on promises that the previous administration failed to keep for four years. See the video below.
Story Highlights
- Illegal border crossings plummet 91.8% to just 4,600 in July 2025, the lowest since 1970.
- Record-breaking enforcement cooperation between U.S. and Mexican authorities delivers results.
- Sharp contrast from the Biden-era chaos, with nearly 250,000 encounters in December 2023.
- New policies, including the CBP One app and stricter asylum rules, prove effective.
Historic Border Security Achievement Under New Leadership
The U.S.-Mexico border has transformed from a crisis zone into a model of controlled enforcement, with July 2025 recording only 4,600 attempted illegal crossings. This represents a staggering 91.8% decrease from July 2024’s numbers and marks the lowest annual crossing levels since 1970.
The dramatic turnaround validates conservative calls for strong border enforcement and bilateral cooperation that were ignored during the previous administration’s open-border policies.
The Trump Effect:
“Unlawful crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2025 plummeted to the lowest annual level since the early 1970s, amid the Trump administration's sweeping clampdown on illegal immigration.”https://t.co/mhhQBLqO0j pic.twitter.com/5zIZZ15EoK
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) October 7, 2025
Policy Changes Drive Unprecedented Results
The implementation of the Secure the Border rule in June 2024 fundamentally altered migration patterns by restricting asylum access for irregular crossers. The expanded use of the CBP One app for legal entry appointments created an orderly process that replaced the chaotic surge conditions.
These common-sense measures, combined with enhanced Mexican enforcement, including checkpoints and detentions, demonstrate how proper policy implementation can restore order to America’s borders without compromising legitimate immigration pathways.
Mexican Cooperation Proves Critical to Success
Mexican authorities now record more migrant encounters than the U.S. Border Patrol, representing unprecedented cooperation that began with bilateral negotiations in early 2024. This partnership emerged after the December 2023 crisis, when nearly 250,000 encounters overwhelmed border facilities.
Mexican enforcement efforts include expanded checkpoints and detention facilities, proving that diplomatic pressure combined with mutual interests can achieve results that unilateral action cannot. The collaboration addresses conservative concerns about foreign nations facilitating illegal immigration into America.
Long-Term Implications for Border Security
Border communities now experience significantly reduced strain on resources and facilities, allowing proper processing of legal immigrants and asylum seekers. The Migration Policy Institute acknowledges the critical role of enforcement while questioning sustainability without addressing root causes in origin countries.
However, the data demonstrates that strong enforcement measures work when properly implemented and maintained. This success story provides a blueprint for maintaining border integrity while supporting legal immigration channels that serve American interests.
ICYMI: “Illegal crossings along U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970” https://t.co/kTgnusGGlb
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 7, 2025
The transformation from record-high crossings to historic lows proves that conservative border security principles work when applied consistently. This achievement represents more than statistical success—it demonstrates America’s ability to control its borders while maintaining humanitarian obligations through proper legal channels.
Sources:
Migration Policy Institute – Low Migrant Encounters at Border
USAFacts – Migrant Encounters Along US-Mexico Border
Pew Research Center – Key Findings About US Immigrants
US Department of Transportation – Border Crossing Entry Data














