9. 25 Million Migrants Under Biden
Trump’s claim that 25 million migrants have been allowed into the U.S. under President Biden’s administration is vastly exaggerated. While it is true that there has been an increase in migration, the 25 million figure is far from accurate. As of December 2024, the total number of encounters with migrants during Biden’s presidency was under 11 million. This figure includes individuals who were quickly expelled under Title 42 policies, and even accounting for the “gotaways” — migrants who evaded detection — the number still falls well short of Trump’s claim. Furthermore, the term “migrants” encompasses a wide range of individuals, including asylum seekers, refugees, and individuals with valid visas, not just those entering the country illegally. The 25 million figure is not supported by government data, and the real number of people entering the U.S. is far lower.
This kind of misinformation contributes to public misunderstanding and fear about immigration, as it distorts the reality of who is coming into the country and why.