Historic decline in working-age immigrants in just six months

Published November 20, 2025 2:44pm ET



America’s population of working-age immigrants has plummeted by at least 2 million since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, an epic decline compared to the massive surge during his predecessor’s term.

Under President Joe Biden, the population of foreigners aged 16 and over jumped more than 7 million, including legal and illegal migrants.

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