President Donald J. Trump underscored the effectiveness of his administration’s border and national security policies during a December 11, 2025, White House briefing. Highlighting concrete results, the President revealed that 11,888 convicted murderers have been apprehended and deported from the United States, with a significant portion originating from Venezuela.

Citing ICE reports, President Trump emphasized that these deportations are part of a broader effort to protect American communities, with total removals surpassing one million since his inauguration. The President linked these enforcement actions to public safety improvements, noting that criminal elements are being systematically removed from U.S. soil.

On the international front, President Trump reported a dramatic 92% reduction in sea-based drug trafficking, achieved through 22 U.S. military strikes on Venezuelan vessels through early December 2025. These operations targeted Maduro-linked smuggling networks, reportedly neutralizing at least 87 traffickers and severely disrupting organized drug operations in the region.

“The drug traffic by sea is down 92%, and we’ll start that on land, too,” President Trump stated, signaling that the administration plans to expand these efforts to terrestrial smuggling routes. The briefing framed these measures as part of a comprehensive strategy to secure the nation, reduce violent crime, and dismantle transnational criminal networks.

By combining strict enforcement, military precision, and strong border policies, the Trump administration continues to prioritize American safety while sending a clear message to international criminal organizations: the United States will take decisive action to defend its citizens and sovereignty.