Remember when all the mainstream media could talk about was the “border crisis”? For years, they showed us endless footage of migrants flooding across our southern border, overwhelming our systems, straining our resources, and taxing our communities. Then a funny thing happened—President Trump took office again, and suddenly those same media outlets seem to have lost interest in border coverage. Coincidence? I think not.

Maybe it’s because the crisis they loved to showcase is rapidly disappearing. The same administration that promised to secure our borders during the campaign is—surprise!—actually following through. The numbers don’t lie: illegal crossings at our southern border have plummeted from 137,000 in March 2024 to just 7,100 in March 2025. That’s a stunning 94% decrease in just one year. Can you imagine the headlines if these numbers had gone in the opposite direction?

The Silent Victory Up North: Canada’s Border Turnaround

While everyone’s been focused on the Mexican border, something even more remarkable has been happening up north. The US-Canada border, which saw an unprecedented surge in illegal crossings during the previous administration, has experienced an even more dramatic turnaround.

Recent data from US Customs and Border Protection reveals that in the Swanton Sector—covering nearly 300 miles across New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire—illegal crossings have dropped by an astounding 95%. In March 2024, border agents apprehended 1,109 illegal aliens in this sector. Fast forward to March 2025, and that number has plummeted to just 54.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“We were seeing a 200 percent increase in smuggling and other criminal activity under Biden,” McLaughlin noted. “But now, under President Trump, we’ve seen record lows.”

This isn’t happening by accident. While the previous administration seemed content to let both borders remain porous, President Trump’s team immediately set about implementing practical solutions—including making sure border patrol agents have basic necessities like snow tires for the harsh northern climate. Who would have thought that giving border agents the tools they need would help them do their jobs better?

Shocker: When You Enforce Laws, They Actually Work!

The turnaround can be attributed to a return to basic border enforcement principles. DHS Assistant Secretary McLaughlin explained it simply: “There is now a clear message: You cannot come into the US without consequence. If you’re part of a cartel, you will be arrested and jailed.”

It turns out that when you actually enforce immigration laws and provide border patrol agents with the tools and support they need, illegal crossings decrease dramatically. Who could have possibly predicted that? (Answer: anyone with common sense.)

The difference is stark. Under the previous administration, the Swanton Sector alone saw more illegal crossings in April 2024 than it had in fiscal years 2021 and 2022 combined. The Biden-era policies created a magnet for illegal entry, with predictable results. Ever wonder what happens when you announce to the world that your borders are essentially open? Now we know.

Border Towns Breathe Again: The Security Dividend

Perhaps the most important aspect of this border security success story is what it means for American communities. As illegal crossings have decreased, so have the crime rates in many border states.

“The reduction in crime is thanks to the strong border security preventing dangerous individuals and substances from entering our communities,” McLaughlin pointed out.

The change hasn’t gone unnoticed by residents in border communities, who have seen firsthand the difference that effective border policies can make. Many are breathing a sigh of relief as drug trafficking, human smuggling, and associated crimes have declined sharply.

Of course, challenges remain. The administration continues to face resistance from sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. “In places like New York, we’ve seen improvement. But in other sanctuary states, our ICE operations are still being hamstrung,” McLaughlin acknowledged.

What’s clear is that in just three months, the administration has delivered on one of its core campaign promises. By prioritizing border security and simply enforcing existing laws, they’ve achieved what many critics claimed was impossible. And they’re just getting started. As enforcement efforts continue and word spreads that America’s borders are once again being protected, we can expect these positive trends to continue—whether the mainstream media decides to cover it or not.

Key Takeaways:

• Trump administration has achieved a 95% reduction in illegal crossings at the northern border and a 94% decrease at the southern border in just one year
• The dramatic improvement came through common-sense enforcement of existing laws and providing border agents with necessary resources
• Communities near both borders are experiencing reduced crime rates as a direct result of enhanced border security

Source: The Post Millennial