President Donald Trump reignited a political firestorm on Thursday by claiming that illegal border crossings during his current administration once hit “zero” — a figure not supported by available data — while accusing former President Joe Biden of overseeing 60,000 illegal crossings in a single month.
Highlights:
- Trump claimed “zero” illegal border crossings during his current term in a June 20 Truth Social post.
- CBP data shows illegal crossings never dropped to zero under any recent administration.
- FY2025 data shows 590,069 encounters through May — with 73,000+ monthly average.
- CBP confirms zero releases, not zero apprehensions, in May 2025.
What’s New
In a Truth Social post dated June 20, 2025, President Trump declared that the United States had “zero border crossings for the month” under his leadership, while sharply criticizing former President Biden’s border policies. Trump also renewed his demand for a Special Prosecutor to investigate the 2020 election, which he described as fraudulent — a claim repeatedly rejected by courts and election officials.
Why It Matters
Immigration remains a core political issue as the 2026 midterms approach. Trump’s latest comments reflect a strategy to reignite his base by contrasting his hardline immigration stance with Biden’s policies. However, the accuracy of Trump’s “zero border crossings” claim is not supported by any official data — though it aligns with new reports showing zero releases into the U.S. interior in May.
What the Data Shows
Despite President Trump’s declaration that “not a single soul has slipped through our Southern border,” newly released statistics from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) contradict that claim. In fact, the agency reports 590,069 migrant encounters between October 2024 and May 2025 — an average of more than 73,000 per month.
According to CBP’s May 2025 Monthly Update, the U.S. Border Patrol encountered 8,725 illegal entrants between ports of entry, marking a 93% decrease compared to May 2024. However, while no illegal aliens were released into the interior in May 2025, crossings did occur and were processed by CBP.
Monthly Border Encounters (FY 2025)
| Oct ’24 | Nov ’24 | Dec ’24 | Jan ’25 | Feb ’25 | Mar ’25 | Apr ’25 | May ’25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142,753 | 124,977 | 124,489 | 81,492 | 28,617 | 29,021 | 29,218 | 29,502 |
Demographic Breakdown: Who’s Crossing
CBP’s demographic data shows that single adults make up the overwhelming majority of those encountered at the border:
| Demographic | Encounters FYTD |
|---|---|
| Single Adults | 414,040 |
| Family Units (FMUA) | 148,084 |
| Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) | 26,744 |
| Accompanied Minors | 1,201 |
Clarifying the Numbers
CBP clarified that while there were zero releases into the interior in May 2025 — down from over 62,000 the year prior — this does not mean there were zero crossings. The agency reported an average of 952 total daily encounters nationwide for the month of May, which officials say represents the second-lowest daily average in CBP history.
The Big Picture
President Trump has consistently centered immigration in his political narrative, emphasizing border security and enforcement. His administration has pursued aggressive deportation policies, continued wall construction, and asylum limitations. However, despite policy changes, border activity has continued month after month, reflecting complex migration patterns.
What’s Next
Trump’s comments are likely to shape Republican messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms, with renewed calls for border crackdowns, expanded ICE operations, and immigration reform. Meanwhile, Democrats are emphasizing due process and humanitarian policy design in contrast to Trump’s enforcement-first approach.
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