For the first time in over half a century, the United States is on pace to record negative net migration in 2025, reversing decades of population growth fueled by immigration. The development comes as President Donald Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown gains momentum.
CNN’s Harry Enten highlighted the shift, stating, “We may be dealing with — get this — negative net migration to the United States in 2025.” He noted it would be the first such instance in at least 50 years and credited Trump as “the most influential President of this century.”
The White House has touted the milestone as a key accomplishment, underscoring Trump’s fulfillment of campaign pledges to secure the border and restore immigration enforcement. Since January, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested more than 150,000 illegal aliens, and border crossings have dropped to historic lows, according to the Washington Examiner.
"We may be dealing with NEGATIVE NET MIGRATION to the United States in 2025. That would be the first time there is negative net migration in this country in at least 50 years — we're talking about down from 2.8 million in 2024."
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 3, 2025
PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT! 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/r1ORR4A6zD
The administration has prioritized removing criminal illegal aliens and reducing incentives for unlawful entry. Trump officials say these efforts have created a deterrent effect, driving down migration and reducing strain on public services.
Compared to the Biden administration’s lenient approach, 2025 marks a sharp course correction. In 2024, the U.S. recorded 2.8 million net new migrants. This year, that number may fall below zero.
PROMISES MADE. PROMISES KEPT! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/QgRC2t6VBK
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 4, 2025
With the 2026 midterms approaching, the Trump administration is positioning the immigration reversal as a signature success of his second term.
10,000 MORE OFFICERS: Your country is calling on YOU to serve at ICE.https://t.co/3c7b0Ry86A pic.twitter.com/ChJW7eUxt9
— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) August 4, 2025
