What did Donald Trump claim about immigration on 6 Jun 2024?
Donald Trump, Former President of the United States and Republican presidential candidate ·
In April, border crossings were up 1,000% compared to the same month last year, 1,000% compared to last year.
They were down, not up. CBP said Border Patrol's April 2024 encounters at the southwest border were 30% lower than in April 2023.
CBP's April 2024 monthly update says the U.S. Border Patrol recorded 128,900 encounters between ports of entry along the southwest border in April 2024, 6% lower than in March 2024 and 30% lower than in April 2023 (U.S. Customs and Border Protection).
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- Town hall sponsored by Turning Point Action in Phoenix, Arizona.
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