RNC Statement on Record-Setting November Border Apprehensions

WASHINGTON - Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on new reporting that 173,600 illegal immigrants were apprehended at the southern border in November, a DHS record:

"As Biden and Harris ignore, lie, and deflect blame on the crisis they created, the situation at the border worsens – November saw over 173,600 border apprehensions, the highest total for November in the history of the Department of Homeland Security. Make no mistake – Biden’s open border policies created this crisis and his administration’s continued lies and encouragement have allowed cartels and criminals to thrive, threatening the safety of our communities. Until Biden accepts responsibility and takes this crisis seriously, the human costs will continue to be felt by Americans and law enforcement agents across the country.”

Key Numbers:

• The crisis at the border continues to worsen, with November border crossings reaching their highest level for that month in DHS history.
• Preliminary reporting shows 173,600 illegal immigrants were apprehended attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in November.
  • This is a 140 percent increase over last November, and a 221 percent increase from the average number of November apprehensions during the Trump administration.
  • More illegal immigrants have crossed the southern border in the last three months than in all of FY 2020.