Trump administration has arrested 1,900 ‘known terrorists’ who entered under Biden: Mullin

Published July 1, 2026 5:33pm ET | Updated July 1, 2026 5:33pm ET



The Trump administration has arrested more than 1,900 noncitizens inside the United States who it alleges are terrorists and came into the country during the Biden administration, according to a Cabinet official.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday that federal, state, and local police are on guard for all types of threats at the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, including terrorists who made it into the U.S. undetected.

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