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Unnamed commenter credits ‘America First’ border strategy with steep declines in crossings
Summary
An unnamed speaker at a meeting praised the Trump administration’s 'America First' border security strategy and cited figures — a 94% drop at the Southwest border and a 99.5% drop in the Darién — attributing the results to U.S. enforcement and regional cooperation.
Commenter, an unnamed speaker, said at a meeting that the Trump administration’s “America First” border security strategy has produced sharp declines in illegal crossings.
“In March 2025, illegal crossings at the Southwest border dropped by 94% compared to March of last year,” the commenter said. The speaker added: “Likewise, in the Darien, a key transit point for those intending to illegally immigrate to The United States, crossings fell by an extraordinary 99.5% over the same period.”
The commenter attributed the outcomes to what they described as “sound policy and strong leadership,” referencing “the leadership of President Trump” and saying: “As secretary Rubio has noted, we are now seeing the most secure border we've had.” The speaker also said Panama reported that encounters of migrants returning south were “10 times higher than those heading north.”
The statements in the meeting transcript were presented as claims by the speaker; the transcript does not identify a primary data source for the percentages cited nor does it include staff verification of the figures. The transcript likewise does not identify the meeting body, the commenter’s name, or whether any official report or agency provided the statistics.
The discussion in the record was a statement of opinion and cited numbers; it did not include a motion, formal action, or any vote on policy. No follow-up assignment or request for sourcing appears in the transcript excerpts.
