How the U.S.-Mexico border changed since Trump took over
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Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped since President Trump began his second term.
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Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped since President Trump began his second term, as reported by CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez. This decline in illegal crossings marks a significant change at the border under the current administration. The reduction suggests potential effectiveness of new policies or enforcement strategies implemented by the Trump administration since January 2025. This development is a key indicator for evaluating border security efforts and immigration policy impacts.
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