President Donald Trump marked the first anniversary of his second presidential term on Sunday night, emphasizing administrative achievements including immigration enforcement actions. He spoke at an event in Washington, D.C., on January 18, 2026, ahead of the January 20 anniversary.

Trump referenced the removal of immigrants during his first year back in office, noting figures discussed by media outlets. According to an analysis published by The New York Times, the number of immigrants removed from the United States since Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025 reached about 540,000.

The figure combines arrests and deportations from within the United States and at the border, as well as removals through other mechanisms. An estimated 230,000 people were arrested and deported from inside the country, roughly 270,000 were removed after border apprehensions, and about 40,000 departed under other arrangements.

Trump’s comments came as part of a broader recounting of policy actions during his first year in office. He did not provide new official figures at the event itself, and some data on removals remain under review by government agencies.

The Department of Homeland Security periodically releases immigration enforcement numbers, but comprehensive official figures for the entire first year of the administration have yet to be fully compiled in a single public report. The context of Trump’s remarks aligns with published reporting, though independent officials may update totals later.

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