Fact check: How many illegal immigrants did Trump deport in his first term and in the first 4 months of his second term

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, specific deportation numbers for Trump's first term are not provided in any of the sources. However, the data reveals significant information about Trump's second term deportation activities:

Trump's Second Term (First 4 Months):

• Approximately 200,000 deportations according to border czar Tom Homan over four months ^[1]
• More than 207,000 migrants deported according to recent reports, though the exact timeframe isn't specified ^[2]
• 139,000 deportations in the first 100 days of his second term ^[3]

Comparative Context:

The Biden administration conducted 257,000 deportations from February-May 2024, suggesting Trump's current pace may actually be lagging behind Biden's deportation rate during a similar period ^[1]. Additionally, the Biden administration was on track to match Trump's entire first-term deportation numbers, with 1.1 million deportations from fiscal year 2021 through February 2024 ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question assumes Trump has completed four months of his second term, but the analyses reveal several important contextual elements:

Scale and Targets:

• Trump has targeted 15 million people for removal and plans to double ICE detention capacity from 50,000 to 100,000 beds ^[2]
• The termination of the CHNV parole program could lead to deportation of over 500,000 people ^[5]

Historical Comparison Missing:

The question lacks context about how these numbers compare to previous administrations. The analyses show that deportation levels have remained "essentially level" between Trump and Biden eras until recent sharp increases ^[2].

Policy Impact:

The analyses suggest that policy changes rather than just enforcement intensity are driving deportation numbers, particularly the elimination of programs that previously provided legal pathways for migrants ^[5].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains several problematic assumptions:

Temporal Assumption:

The question assumes Trump has served four months of a second term, but the most recent data from April 2025 only covers his first 100 days ^[3], not four full months.

Framing Bias:

By asking specifically about "illegal immigrants," the question uses politically charged language that may influence how the data is interpreted, rather than using more neutral terms like "undocumented migrants" or "deportations."

Missing Comparative Framework:

The question fails to provide context for evaluating whether these numbers are high or low compared to historical norms. The analyses reveal that Trump's current deportation pace may actually be slower than Biden's during comparable periods ^[1], which contradicts common political narratives about deportation intensity.

Incomplete Data Presentation:

The question seeks specific numbers that aren't fully available in public reporting, potentially setting up expectations for precision that current data cannot support regarding Trump's first-term totals.