America First wins again.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reporting a major surge in public engagement as the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agenda gains momentum. New data shows record traffic to the agency’s official website, driven in large part by growing interest in voluntary self-deportation options.
According to DHS, overall website traffic increased 68.49 percent compared to 2024, with more than 102 million page views and 67 million unique visitors recorded over the past year. That represents a sharp rise from approximately 40 million page views the previous year.
DHS Credits Trump Leadership for Results
A DHS spokesperson attributed the surge to policy changes implemented under President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, DHS has carried out one of the most significant periods of reform in recent history,” the spokesperson said. “From strengthening border security to removing individuals who pose public safety risks, the department is focused on results that protect American communities.”
DHS officials say the agency plans to launch a redesigned website in the coming months to improve transparency and make information easier for the public to navigate.
“This updated platform reflects our commitment to openness, efficiency, and modernization,” the spokesperson added.
Self-Deportation App Drives Record Interest
One of the most visited pages on the DHS website involves information about the CBP Home App, a mobile application introduced last March during President Trump’s second term. The app allows individuals who are in the United States illegally to voluntarily return to their home countries.
DHS reports that tens of thousands of individuals have already used the app. Participants who complete the process may receive a $1,000 stipend, along with limited travel and logistical assistance. Officials say the program reduces enforcement costs while accelerating removals.
New Transparency Tools Highlight Enforcement Efforts
In addition to the app, DHS has rolled out several public-facing tools to communicate its enforcement priorities. One of those is the “Worst of the Worst” webpage, which highlights high-risk offenders encountered by immigration authorities.
The site focuses on individuals accused or convicted of serious offenses, reinforcing the administration’s message that immigration enforcement is closely tied to public safety.
Historic Enforcement Numbers Reported
DHS says these initiatives coincide with what it describes as historic enforcement outcomes during President Trump’s first year back in office.
Secretary Noem stated that nearly three million illegal aliens have left the United States due to the administration’s immigration policies. That figure includes an estimated 2.2 million voluntary departures and more than 675,000 formal deportations.
The agency also reports that U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions over the past 12 months were the lowest on record, with total encounters falling below the average monthly levels seen during the previous administration.
Drug Trafficking and Taxpayer Savings
DHS officials say border enforcement has also impacted drug trafficking. According to the department, fentanyl smuggling at the southern border has been reduced by more than half compared to 2024.
Secretary Noem added that Coast Guard seizures over the past year removed large quantities of illegal drugs from circulation, while DHS enforcement efforts have saved taxpayers an estimated $13.2 billion.
Looking Ahead
DHS says it plans to continue enforcement efforts into the next year while rolling out additional reforms. Among them is a directive for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to prioritize H-1B visas for higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants, a move the administration says is intended to protect American workers and wages.
For supporters of stronger immigration enforcement, DHS’s latest figures suggest that the Trump administration’s approach is producing measurable results—both at the border and on the federal balance sheet.
