Trump’s first month has been everything he promised it would be.
President Donald Trump wasted no time taking bold action on immigration, quickly reversing the liberal policies of the Biden administration. Within his first month in office, Trump launched an aggressive overhaul of the U.S. immigration system, focusing on border security and cracking down on illegal immigration.
One of his first executive actions, issued just a day before his one-month milestone, directed federal agencies to identify all programs providing benefits to illegal immigrants, ensuring that no taxpayer dollars go to support sanctuary policies or illegal immigration. This order was part of Trump’s larger mission to restore law and order to America’s immigration policies.
Trump’s campaign had long championed strict border security, and he quickly made good on that promise by signing a series of executive orders. These actions included declaring a national emergency at the southern border, deploying U.S. military forces to bolster border security, and ending the misuse of birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants. Trump also froze refugee admissions and ended a Biden-era policy that allowed migrants to use the CBP One app to enter the U.S. through humanitarian parole.
In an effort to protect American communities, Trump reinstated border wall construction, which had been stalled under Biden. As these actions took effect, Trump’s Cabinet agencies followed suit with their own enforcement measures. The Pentagon deployed additional troops to the border, and Guantanamo Bay was used to handle migrant flights. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removed the Biden-imposed restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing the agency to pursue deportations without interference from sanctuary cities.
Under Trump, arrests and deportations surged, particularly in cities that shield illegal immigrants from federal authorities. In the span of just a few weeks, ICE made over 11,000 arrests—a dramatic increase from the 5,000 during the same period in 2024. Criminal aliens, gang members, and fugitives were apprehended as part of the effort to protect Americans and reclaim the integrity of the immigration system.
Trump’s administration also moved swiftly to eliminate programs launched by the Biden administration, halting controversial programs like Uniting for Ukraine and family reunification initiatives. The Trump team also resumed diplomatic efforts to hold foreign governments accountable for the flow of illegal immigration into the U.S. By leveraging trade threats and diplomatic pressure, Trump’s policies saw increased cooperation from countries like Canada, Mexico, and Colombia, resulting in reduced illegal immigration and deportations.
With these strong measures, President Trump effectively changed the direction of U.S. immigration policy, achieving noticeable reductions in illegal crossings. The numbers showed a sharp drop in border encounters, demonstrating that strong enforcement and border security strategies work. Under Trump’s leadership, the nation was on track to restore order and safeguard American sovereignty at the southern border.