A Texas Democratic congresswoman running for Senate, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, has baselessly questioned the Trump administration’s documented, historic border security achievements. This challenge comes despite official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports confirming that FY2025 recorded the lowest illegal crossing numbers in over 50 years, a success the White House has dismissed Crockett’s claims as a “bizarre conspiracy theory.”
Story Highlights
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett questions Trump’s historic border security achievements without evidence.
- FY2025 border apprehensions hit 237,565 – lowest since 1970 according to CBP data.
- Monthly encounters dropped 93% from Biden-era highs, with June recording just 6,070 total.
- White House dismisses accusations as “bizarre conspiracy theory” amid proven enforcement success.
Democratic Senate Candidate Challenges Proven Border Success
Rep. Jasmine Crockett appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press NOW” on December 24, 2025, questioning the Trump administration’s documented border security achievements. The Texas Democrat, who is running for Senate, acknowledged reported declines in border encounters but accused officials of dishonesty without providing evidence. She compared the border data to alleged inaccuracies in jobs numbers, while criticizing immigration enforcement as “inhumane.”
Jasmine Crockett accuses Trump admin of dishonesty about border encounter numbers https://t.co/dRHGjrKV1x pic.twitter.com/P9ZXZIZCR0
— New York Post (@nypost) December 26, 2025
Historic Border Security Numbers Validate Trump Policies
Official U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows FY2025 southwest border apprehensions totaled 237,565—the lowest figure since 1970. Monthly encounters plummeted following Trump’s January 20, 2025 inauguration, with June recording just 6,070 total encounters, down 93% from June 2024’s 87,606. August apprehensions dropped 89% year-over-year to 6,321, while September saw an 84% decline. These dramatic reductions represent what Border Czar Tom Homan calls the “Trump Effect.”
House Republicans Document Enforcement Achievements
House Homeland Security Republicans released detailed “Border Briefs” validating the administration’s success. Chairman Michael Guest reported zero illegal aliens paroled into the United States for five consecutive months by September 2025. The Department of Homeland Security constructed 230 miles of border barrier while maintaining strict enforcement policies. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed over 25,000 interior arrests since January 2025, including hundreds of gang members and criminal aliens previously released under Biden-era policies.
Drug seizures increased 9.2% in August 2025 compared to the previous year, while ICE operations targeted dangerous criminals. The administration arrested 350 members of the violent Tren de Aragua gang, demonstrating comprehensive enforcement beyond border apprehensions. These results contrast sharply with Biden administration policies that House Republicans blame for creating the border crisis through catch-and-release programs.
White House Dismisses Baseless Political Attack
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson rejected Crockett’s allegations, stating the U.S. now has “the most secure border in history.” The administration characterized the congresswoman’s claims as a “bizarre conspiracy theory” lacking factual foundation. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and other state leaders have praised federal cooperation in securing the border. Crockett’s accusations appear politically motivated as she campaigns for Senate in Texas, appealing to immigrant communities while challenging documented law enforcement success that benefits American citizens’ safety and security.
The dramatic border security improvements vindicate conservative principles of strict immigration enforcement and rule of law. These policies protect American communities from drug trafficking, gang violence, and the economic burden of uncontrolled illegal immigration that characterized the previous administration.
Watch the report: Jasmine Crockett questions border stats, says Trump admin hasn’t ‘been the most honest’
Sources:
- Crockett accuses Trump administration of dishonesty over border encounter numbers
- Trump effect sees historic drop in illegal border crossings, lowest numbers ever recorded
- Jasmine Crockett Questions If Trump Border Numbers Are Real: Admin Hasn’t ‘Been The Most Honest’
