Over 13,000 migrant kids who were trafficked or went missing under President Biden have now been located, and more than 400 so-called “sponsors” have been arrested for child abuse and other crimes.
The Trump administration has rescued over 13,000 unaccompanied minors who were trafficked and lost during Biden’s presidency.
Over 400 sponsors have also been arrested for suspected child abuse and other crimes. pic.twitter.com/5HgGhhYjoB
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What Happened to the Children?
Under Biden’s watch, hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minors crossed the southern border. These kids were handed over to “sponsors,” often without proper vetting or follow-up.
According to recent testimony in Congress, the government then lost track of a shocking number of them.
Estimates vary, but some reports suggest up to 300,000 unaccompanied minors entered the U.S. during the Biden years. While not all were trafficked or physically missing, tens of thousands weren’t properly tracked – leaving many in potential danger.
Even worse, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) set up a hotline for these children to report safety issues, but calls went answered or not followed up on.
How many calls? 65,000, according to expert testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee.
65,000 calls were made to report possible danger or abuse, and many reportedly received no response.
A witness at the hearing said only one person was assigned to monitor the hotline, leaving thousands of children without help. These claims have been widely reported by conservative outlets like PJ Media and ZeroHedge and are based on sworn testimony from Ali Hopper, president of GUARD Against Trafficking.
Critics Fire Back
To be fair, Biden supporters argue that the “lost children” weren’t necessarily in danger, just untracked due to an overwhelmed system.
Some say many were placed with relatives and failed to show up for court because of bureaucratic delays or confusion.
Still, even those excuses don’t explain why tens of thousands of safety calls weren’t properly handled.
Trump Steps In
That’s where President Trump’s team stepped up.
As of July 25, HHS confirmed that 13,000 unaccompanied minors who had gone unaccounted for were located during renewed enforcement efforts. The Department of Homeland Security also reported that over 400 sponsors have been arrested for crimes ranging from child endangerment to trafficking and fraud.
These weren’t just mistakes. Some of these sponsors had criminal records. Some weren’t even verified before getting custody of children.
HHS also confirmed that tens of thousands of previously ignored calls have now been processed under the Trump administration, leading to more than 4,000 investigative leads and hundreds of active cases.
Border Encounters Drop Sharply
Another major change? Border enforcement.
According to internal reports, illegal border crossings have dropped by up to 95% compared to the same period last year under Biden.
The Trump team credits restored border policies and tighter controls.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just about legal or illegal immigration. It’s about kids.
Real kids who were left in dangerous situations while the Biden administration dropped the ball.
Meanwhile, Trump’s team is showing what leadership looks like: finding the missing, punishing the guilty, and closing the holes in the system.
Final Thoughts
President Trump is proving that strong borders don’t just stop illegal immigration – they protect lives.
The Biden administration didn’t answer the call, but at least someone finally did.
This article was written with the assistance of AI. Please verify information and consult additional sources as needed.
