US President Donald Trump speaks after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 7, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
By Nkiruka Nnorom
The Donald Trump administration said it has completed 15 consecutive months without releasing a single illegal alien into the United States, while carrying out more than 3 million deportations and tightening visa and citizenship rules.
In a fact sheet released by the Department of State, the administration said the measures were part of efforts to put Americans first and restore the immigration system after what it described as record-shattering illegal immigration under the previous Biden administration.
“President Trump has delivered on his promise to fix the immigration system, prioritize American citizens, and protect U.S. citizenship. The border is sealed. The results are undeniable,” the statement said.
