Summary:
Border Crossing Numbers: A Detailed Analysis from 2017 to 2024
• Border crossing numbers have experienced significant fluctuations from 2017 to 2024, with a notable increase in encounters or apprehensions starting in 2021. In 2017, encounters ranged from 310,531 to 415,517, while in 2018, they increased to between 404,142 and 521,070.
• 2019 saw a significant spike, reaching up to 977,509 encounters, but numbers dropped in 2020 due to policy changes and the global health situation, with around 405,036 to 458,088 encounters.
• In 2021, there was a dramatic surge to approximately 1,734,686 to 1,956,519 encounters, and in 2022, an all-time high of over 2.2 million to 2,766,582 encounters was recorded.
• The trend continued in 2023 with over 3.2 million encounters, and in the partial data available for 2024 up to August, there were over 1.2 million encounters, suggesting a continuation of high numbers but with a slight decrease compared to the full year data of 2023.
• These numbers reflect a mix of apprehensions, expulsions, and encounters at ports of entry and between ports, indicating a substantial rise in border activity, particularly from 2021 onwards, influenced by policy changes and broader socio-political factors.
Trump supporters and reasonable people already know the general answer. The main stream media and Democrat spokespersons will continue to lie to your face. This is meant for Veterans to share with their persuadable friends.
I’ve heard a lot of back and forth between the left and the right on this subject. For a long time the left said the border was under control, secure or some other version of those words. However, the media and the left could not continue the lie because you can only gaslight a few people. You cannot gaslight everyone.
I just heard this claim again that the “border crossing are at their lowest point since Donald Trump was President“. – Marie Harf today on Outnumbered. As Marie spouted off Harris Faulkner interrupted her to say “She has not closed the border. That is not true”. So who is right?
I asked Grok and Gemini first since I have the paid versions of those AI’s. Then I asked ChatGPT. No matter how you slice it Marie Harf and frankly most Democrats will lie right to your face even when you show them government numbers. It’s just as bad as their lies on the number of jobs they so called “created”. I guess we have to redefine what a man or woman is along with the word created. Orwell would be proud of the Newspeak.
Below are the results from each.
Grok
Based on the information available up to August 22, 2024, here’s a summary of border crossing numbers from 2017 to 2024:
- 2017: Encounters were significantly lower, with numbers around 310,531 to 415,517, depending on the source or definition of encounters (apprehensions or total encounters).
- 2018: The numbers increased, with figures ranging from 404,142 to 521,070.
- 2019: There was a notable spike, with encounters or apprehensions reaching up to 977,509.
- 2020: Numbers dropped due to various factors including policy changes and the onset of the global health situation, with around 405,036 to 458,088 encounters.
- 2021: Encounters surged dramatically, with figures around 1,734,686 to 1,956,519, marking a significant increase over previous years.
- 2022: This year saw an all-time high with over 2.2 million to 2,766,582 encounters, depending on the data source.
- 2023: The trend continued with over 3.2 million encounters, showcasing a further increase.
- 2024: For the fiscal year 2024, up to the data available in August, there were over 1.2 million encounters, but this figure is for part of the fiscal year, suggesting a continuation of high numbers but with a slight decrease when compared to the full year data of 2023.
These numbers reflect a mix of apprehensions, expulsions, and encounters at both ports of entry and between ports, showing a significant increase in border activity over the years, especially from 2021 onwards. The data reflects both policy changes and broader socio-political factors influencing migration patterns. However, exact numbers might differ slightly due to different methodologies in counting (like including or excluding certain categories of encounters) or the timing of when data was reported.
Google Gemini
Here’s a breakdown of the real border crossing numbers from 2017 to 2024, as of August 22, 2024, based on data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP):
| Fiscal Year | Total Encounters |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 526,901 |
| 2018 | 683,178 |
| 2019 | 1,148,024 |
| 2020 | 646,822 |
| 2021 | 1,956,519 |
| 2022 | 2,766,582 |
| 2023 | 3,201,144 |
| 2024 (YTD as of June) | 1,440,652 |
Key points to consider:
- Data source: These figures represent official statistics from CBP.
- Encounter definition: “Encounters” include both apprehensions (individuals taken into custody) and inadmissibles (individuals denied entry at ports of entry).
- 2020 anomaly: The lower numbers in 2020 were largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related travel restrictions.
- 2024 data: The 2024 numbers are year-to-date and will increase as the year progresses.
- Data fluctuations: Border encounter numbers fluctuate month-to-month and are influenced by various factors, including economic conditions, political situations, and policy changes.
It’s important to consult official sources like CBP for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
ChatGPT
Link if you want to verify for ChatGPT does not exist so you will have to go there and paste in the question.
Here are the U.S. border crossing numbers from 2017 to 2024, focusing on the total enforcement encounters by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP):
- 2017: 526,901 total encounters
- 2018: 683,178 total encounters
- 2019: 1,148,024 total encounters
- 2020: 646,822 total encounters
- 2021: 1,956,519 total encounters
- 2022: 2,766,582 total encounters
- 2023: 3,201,144 total encounters
- 2024 (Year-to-Date): 2,597,784 total encounters
These numbers represent a combination of encounters by the U.S. Border Patrol and the Office of Field Operations (OFO). The significant increase starting in 2021 is partly attributed to changes in policies and enforcement practices, as well as the ongoing challenges of migration patterns, including increased migration from countries beyond Mexico and Central America【6†source】【7†source】【8†source】.
If you’re interested in more detailed statistics, including demographic breakdowns and data on “gotaways” (individuals who evade apprehension), additional reports and analysis can provide deeper insights.
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