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Glenn Grothman, a representative from Wisconsin, said that President Trump's leadership led to a historic decrease in illegal border crossings following a period of high numbers. This statement was made on the social media platform X.

"Thanks to President Trump's leadership, illegal border crossings have PLUMMETED," said Glenn Sholes Grothman, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin. "June marked the lowest number of border crossings recorded in CBP's history. After years of Biden's open-border chaos, President Trump is restoring law & order and keeping Americans safe."

Recent changes in U.S. border policy under Presidents Trump and Biden have highlighted significant differences. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump's administration focused on constructing a border wall, implementing the "Remain in Mexico" program, and enforcing restrictive asylum policies. In contrast, Biden has reversed several Trump-era measures, expanded humanitarian processing, and created new asylum pathways. Both administrations have faced legal and political challenges, resulting in ongoing adjustments to enforcement strategies.

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, there were approximately 144,000 illegal border crossings in June 2024. This figure represents a decrease from 207,000 in June 2023 but remains higher than the pre-pandemic monthly average of 99,000 recorded between 2014 and 2019. These numbers reflect shifting migration pressures and evolving enforcement strategies.

The Migration Policy Institute reports that Trump's administration emphasized expulsions, family separation policies, and the construction of over 450 miles of border wall. In contrast, Biden has prioritized processing applications for temporary legal pathways and removals under revised asylum rules. These differing approaches have resulted in distinct enforcement outcomes and encounter trends.

Grothman is a Republican U.S. Representative from Wisconsin’s 6th District who serves on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. He is known for advocating strict immigration enforcement and increased border security, as described by Ballotpedia.