Donald J. Trump: 266,000 Arrests They Won't Report

CPAC
CPAC
Jul 21, 2026

Donald J. Trump highlights what he says are the overlooked numbers behind illegal immigration, pointing to more than 266,000 ICE arrests involving individuals with criminal records. Speaking at CPAC, Trump discusses border security, immigration enforcement, and why he believes these statistics receive too little attention from the media.

During his remarks, Trump details the types of crimes associated with those arrests, including assaults, sex crimes, kidnappings, and murders. He argues that stronger immigration enforcement protects American communities while also addressing the humanitarian crisis fueled by human trafficking organizations and drug cartels operating along the southern border. Trump also discusses the dangers migrants face during the journey north and calls for continued cooperation to combat illegal immigration and transnational crime.

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