U.S. Sees More Migrants Leaving Than Arriving in 2025: What This Means for National Security and Prosperity

In a rare demographic shift with profound implications, the United States recorded more migrants leaving than entering in 2025, according to a new Brookings Institution report. This net negative immigration—an outcome unseen in decades—highlights the tangible results of firm immigration enforcement policies championed by the Trump Administration since its return to power. Is Washington finally putting America’s interests first? The data suggests so. The report estimates a decline in immigrant population between 10,000 and 295,000 this year alone, signaling that America's long-neglected sovereignty over its borders is being reasserted. While some experts worry about slower labor force growth and potential...