The Trump administration is taking a strong stand against media outlets they claim are helping violent gangs. A top DHS official blasted reporters for spreading “false sob stories” about criminals entering the country. This comes as border crossings dropped over 90% and thousands of migrants choose self-deportation.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin slammed mainstream news networks for defending gang members like Tren de Aragua. She said journalists risk public safety by questioning tough immigration enforcement. “The media is doing the bidding of vicious gang members,” McLaughlin stated. Federal agents report arresting record numbers of child abusers, rapists, and killers among recent border crossers.
Deportations have surged 50% in recent weeks under new Trump policies. Over 200 migrants were recently shipped to a Salvadoran mega-prison shown in a viral video. Smugglers now sell “return packages” to help illegals leave America voluntarily. Border Czar Tom Homan credits military-backed operations and the CBP Home app for this turnaround.
The Biden-Harris administration left office with over 2.5 million border encounters in 2024 alone. Trump officials inherited what they call “the worst immigration crisis in history.” Current leaders say they’ve transformed the border through relentless enforcement. “We have real action saving lives every day,” McLaughlin told Fox News.
ICE officers are being hailed as heroes for removing dangerous criminals. Daily reports cross Secretary Noem’s desk listing predators arrested nationwide. “These monsters don’t belong in American society,” McLaughlin said. She praised agents for protecting victims ignored by “activist reporters.”
The new policies focus on deporting threats rather than separating families. Tough screenings ensure only violent gang members face maximum-security prisons. Officials confirm reviewing social media posts and tattoos isn’t enough – they use deeper intelligence methods. “We know who the bad actors are,” McLaughlin insisted.
Self-deportation is rising as migrants realize America’s borders are closed. A Venezuelan asylum seeker in Denver told reporters he changed his mind about staying. Many illegals now pay smugglers to help them leave instead of enter. The administration says this proves their strategy works without mass roundups.
While liberal media criticize enforcement, polls show 58% of Americans support the crackdown. DHS leaders vow to keep fighting both border chaos and “fake news.” McLaughlin concluded: “When we remove a child rapist, that’s a life saved. The media should try reporting that.”
