The White House celebrated President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office by highlighting a significant crackdown on illegal immigration, claiming a 96% decrease in illegal border crossings. ICE Chief Tom Homan and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed the success to robust border enforcement measures and executive orders that have allowed ICE officers to conduct the largest deportation campaign in American history. They criticized the Biden administration for allegedly 'unsecuring' the border, which, according to Homan, had previously been secure under Trump's first term. The administration's Operation Tidal Wave has already resulted in 100,000 deportations, with more anticipated as the campaign continues. High-profile deportations, including the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, have faced legal challenges but are part of a broader effort to address illegal immigration and related crimes.

President Trump's administration reported a 96% drop in illegal immigration during his first 100 days, emphasizing successful border enforcement efforts after accusing the Biden administration of weakening border security.

ICE Chief Tom Homan and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced at a briefing that the largest deportation campaign in U.S. history is underway, with new executive orders supporting mass deportations and border enforcement.

Homan criticized the previous administration for intentionally 'unsecuring' the border, leading to increased illegal activities, including human trafficking and drug smuggling, which the current administration claims to have drastically reduced.

Operation Tidal Wave is touted as a significant ongoing effort by the Trump administration, with early reports indicating 100,000 deportations, though officials did not provide updated figures at the briefing.

The administration has faced legal challenges for its high-profile deportations, including the use of a 1798 wartime immigration law to deport Venezuelan gang members, highlighting ongoing tensions over immigration policies.