WASHINGTON D.C February 13, 2026 – In a recent statement, U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted significant improvements in border security and national crime statistics, describing the current southern border as “the safest in the history of our country.”
The remarks, shared via the official White House Rapid Response account (@RapidResponse47) on February 13, 2026, featured a video clip of the President addressing an audience. Trump credited the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its efforts, stating: “If you look at @DHSgov, if you look at what they’ve done… we have the safest border in the history of our country… it was just announced our crime numbers are the best in 125 years. So I am here to protect law enforcement.”
The post, which garnered over 2,000 likes and tens of thousands of views within hours, aligns with the administration’s ongoing emphasis on an “America First” agenda, including strengthened border enforcement and support for law enforcement agencies.
The statement comes amid continued debate over immigration policy and public safety. Supporters praised the reported progress as evidence of effective policy changes, while critics on the platform questioned the claims or raised unrelated concerns in replies. Some responses accused the administration of failing to address other issues, while others defended the focus on border security and police protection.
Official crime data referenced by the President reportedly stems from recent announcements indicating a substantial decline in overall crime rates, marking the lowest levels in over a century according to the statement. No specific source for the 125-year benchmark was detailed in the post.
The White House Rapid Response team regularly shares such clips to counter media narratives and promote the administration’s accomplishments.
This development underscores the continued priority placed on border control and law-and-order issues in the current U.S. administration’s messaging. Further details on the crime statistics and border metrics are expected to emerge from official government releases in the coming days.
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