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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: “In the past 17 months, zero illegal aliens have been admitted to the United States.”
Rating: MOSTLY FALSE
Explanation: The administration reported no releases at the southern border after apprehension, but thousands of migrants have continued attempting illegal crossings each month. Some detected migrants have also evaded apprehension, making the broader claim that zero unauthorized migrants entered the country inaccurate.
Date: 10/30/2026
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Last Updated on October 30, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check