Fact Check: Did Obama and Trump Have Similar ICE Death and Deportation Records?

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Claim: Obama and Trump had similar records on ICE deaths and deportations.

Rating: MISLEADING

Explanation: ICE detention deaths totaled 67 under Obama and at least 83 so far under Trump, with increases in Trump’s second term. While Obama deported more people overall, Trump expanded interior enforcement and changed policy priorities. The administrations differed substantially in approach and outcomes.

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Date: 02/12/2026

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Last Updated on February 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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