Reality Check: Trump’s ‘Worst of the Worst’ Deportation Claims Don’t Match ICE Data

President Donald Trump continues to rally support by painting a grim picture of unchecked violence fueled by illegal immigration—promising to deport millions of what he calls “the worst of the worst.” Yet a close examination of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data reveals that this narrative is more political theater than fact-based policy. Why Does the Data Tell a Different Story? Recent statistics show that as of late June, nearly 72% of those detained by ICE have no criminal convictions. While President Trump and his administration emphasize arrests targeting gang members, murderers, and rapists, government records suggest a majority...