A Viral Claim Ignites National Debate
The claim, “If Biden didn’t let so many illegals in, Trump wouldn’t have had to deport them!”, has gone viral on social media, fueling contentious discourse nationwide.
Biden’s Border Policies Face Scrutiny
Critics argue that Biden’s more lenient immigration policies have led to a significant increase in unauthorized border crossings. Since January 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported over 7.5 million migrant encounters, including 6.2 million at the Southwest border—one of the highest in U.S. history.
Biden rolled back several Trump-era measures, including:
- Ending the “Remain in Mexico” program
- Ending Title 42 pandemic-era expulsions
- Expanding asylum eligibility
Trump Administration Responds with Mass Deportations
In response, Trump’s administration has launched a sweeping immigration crackdown, reportedly deporting over 100,000 undocumented migrants in recent months. Trump has also resumed construction on the border wall, expanded ICE operations, and initiated rapid removal procedures.
“We wouldn’t need deportations if the borders were properly secured to begin with,” said a Texas lawmaker in support of Trump’s actions.
Asylum and Legal Rights in Focus
Biden’s administration argues that many migrants are lawfully seeking asylum and that the U.S. has a legal and moral duty to process these claims. However, con
