From deporting 400K illegal aliens to the largest homicide drop on record: '365 WINS IN 365 DAYS' - Trump lists achievements in first year as US President
US President Donald Trump's first year saw 365 claimed wins, with the White House citing transformative results in border security, crime reduction, and the economy. The administration reported significant drops in illegal crossings and homicides...

The administration says it made major changes to immigration and border enforcement in 2025. It claims illegal crossings fell to their lowest level since the 1970s and net migration turned negative for the first time in 50 years. More than 2.6 million illegal immigrants were removed through deportations or voluntary departures, including over 400,000 charged with or convicted of crimes. Officials say fentanyl smuggling at the southern border dropped by more than half and 'catch-and-release' policies were ended.
The government declared a border emergency, deployed military forces, restarted border wall construction, and expanded detention centers. It reinstated the Remain in Mexico policy and pushed self-deportation by changing visa and app rules. Visas linked to crime, fraud, terrorism, and campus unrest were revoked, and entry was restricted from high-risk countries. Federal benefits were cut for illegal immigrants, ICE staffing was expanded, and tougher penalties were enforced against gangs, cartels, and repeat offenders.
The Trump administration made major progress on public safety and the economy in 2025. Homicides dropped the most in US history, while violent crimes, rapes, robberies, and assaults all fell. Overdose deaths decreased 21%, fentanyl was labeled a weapon of mass destruction, and gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua were targeted. Cities including DC, Memphis, Chicago, and New Orleans saw historic drops in murders and shootings. Traffic deaths fell, and law enforcement officer deaths declined 25%.
On the economic front, gas prices hit near five-year lows, and 654,000 private-sector jobs were added, with wages rising significantly for blue-collar workers. GDP grew 4.3%, inflation fell to 2.4%, and mortgage rates and housing costs decreased. Tax relief for families, small businesses, and seniors was expanded, while deregulation and trade enforcement boosted investment. Programs like Trump Accounts were launched, and emergency aid supported farmers, rural healthcare, and new vehicle sales rose to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting broad economic recovery.
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