Nearly 3 Million Migrants Left the United States During Donald Trump's First Year

WASHINGTON.— The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that approximately 3 million migrants left U.S. territory during Donald Trump's first year back in the White House. In a note published on Tuesday, January 20, marking exactly one year since his inauguration, the DHS expressed satisfaction with the results achieved.

According to the Department, authorities successfully strengthened border control and significantly reduced irregular entries, two objectives that were among the new government's priorities.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated that the administration was also satisfied with the progress made in restoring order to the migration system, particularly by combating fraud and revising admission and migration status verification procedures.

Although the Trump administration presents this record as a success, several migrant rights organizations have reported that these measures have affected a large number of families, including Haitian nationals seeking asylum or humanitarian protection.

The migration policy adopted by Washington continues to spark debate in the United States, with some advocating for a stricter approach in the name of national security, while others denounce practices deemed contrary to human rights.

Jean Mapou / Le Relief