President Donald Trump received an unusual compliment from NBC during a February 5, 2026 interview, highlighting his administration’s successes in reducing illegal border crossings. The network credited Trump’s policies with driving these crossings to historic lows, a rare moment of positive acknowledgment from a major media outlet typically critical of the former president.

“You’ve had success on immigration! Illegal crossings at historic lows!” the NBC host noted. Trump responded with characteristic confidence and humor, saying, “It’s so nice you said that. That’s called good reporting, fair reporting.” His response underscored his direct engagement style and ability to highlight policy wins even in traditionally skeptical media settings.

The acknowledgment drew attention among supporters, many of whom reacted online with surprise and amusement at NBC’s unusually favorable assessment. Analysts noted that while Trump’s border enforcement and immigration policies have long been controversial, recent statistics from U.S. Customs and Border Protection indicate measurable reductions in illegal crossings, lending credibility to the claim.

This moment also reflects Trump’s continued focus on immigration as a cornerstone of his political messaging. By graciously accepting the compliment, Trump reinforced his narrative of effective leadership and law-and-order accomplishments, while simultaneously pointing out instances of fairness in media coverage — no matter how rare.