Stunning number of illegal migrants who have been deported from US or left voluntarily is revealed by DHS

Nypost · May 21, 2026 · 219 words · By Chris Nesi

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What happened

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Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleMore than 3 million illegal aliens have left the US or been deported since President Trump took office, the Department of Homeland Security has revealed.

Common ground

Of those three million, 2.2 million have opted to self-deport through a program that allows migrants to turn themselves in via a DHS app in return for a cash stipend and free flight home.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence

Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.

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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “More than 3 million illegal aliens have left the US or been deported since President Trump took office, the Department of Homeland Security has revealed.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general definitions of the Department of Homeland Security and unrelated local police/health department results. There is no evidence provided that confirms or denies the specific figure of 3 million illegal aliens leaving or being deported.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An American national security policy, homeland security is "the national effort to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other hazards where American interests, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeland_security

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, comparable to interior ministries abroad. Its missions involve anti-te…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States secretary of homeland security is the head of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the federal department tasked with border control, counterterrorism and other aspects…
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Claim 2: “Of those three million, 2.2 million have opted to self-deport through a program that allows migrants to turn themselves in via a DHS app in return for a cash stipend and free flight home.”

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The evidence provided for this claim consists of dictionary definitions and mathematical explanations of the number '2'. There is no factual information regarding a DHS app, cash stipends, or 2.2 million self-deportations.

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web search NEUTRAL — The number 2 is the second natural number, after 1. Each natural number, including 2, is constructed by succession, that is, by adding 1 to the previous natural number.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2

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web search NEUTRAL — Many say, “Good things come in pairs”. Two is a lucky number in the Far East. Two symbolizes partnership. Two is the number of balance, but also the number of conflict and opposition. Without the numb…
https://mysticalnumbers.com/number-2/

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web search NEUTRAL — 9 meanings: 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one. It is a prime number. → See also number (sense 1) 2. a.... Click for more definitions.
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/two

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Claim 3: “the Biden administration, which let an estimated 5-6 million migrants into the country, according to the Cato Institute”

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One web search result explicitly mentions that the net increase in the unauthorized resident population during Biden's term is estimated at roughly 5.5–6 million based on academic estimates (referencing the context of the Cato Institute's typical policy advocacy). Another source mentions 7.2 million, but the 5.5-6 million range is specifically linked to academic/methodological estimates in the search results.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On December 18, 2023, Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC), the world's third-largest steel producer, agreed to buy United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) for $14.9 billion. Under …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The immigration policy of the Biden administration initially focused on reversing many of the immigration policies of the previous Trump administration and expanding legal pathways. It later focused …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is an American retired politician who was the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he represente…
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Claim 4: “as of this month DHS has arrested 900,000 illegal aliens, according to agency figures.”

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The claim states DHS arrested 900,000 illegal aliens. However, the provided web search evidence specifically cites Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claiming that the department arrested 480,000 illegal immigrants in the nine months since Donald Trump took office, which directly contradicts the 900,000 figure.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — DHS is the Department of Homeland Security, a U.S. federal executive department. DHS, dhs, or DHs may also refer to:
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Claim 5: “Another 900,000 have been deported since Jan. 20, 2025”

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The evidence provided includes how to write the number 900,000 in words and unrelated Wikipedia entries about the Jan 6th attack and a TV show. There is no evidence confirming 900,000 deportations since January 20, 2025.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., was attacked by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump in an attempted self-coup, two months after his defeat in the 2020 pres…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This Is Us is an American drama television series created by Dan Fogelman that aired on NBC from September 20, 2016, to May 24, 2022. The series follows the lives and families of two parents and their…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Between 12 January 2024 and 6 May 2025 the United States and the United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, launched a series of cruise mi…
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Claim 6: “Border czar Tom Homan, whom President Trump retained from the Obama administration to oversee his immigration crackdown”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and news overviews, confirm that Donald Trump designated Tom Homan as 'border czar' for his second presidency and that Homan previously served during the Obama administration.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There has been significant academic and political debate about whether Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, can be considered a fascist according to consensus definitions of…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Douglas Homan (born November 28, 1961) is an American law enforcement officer. In November 2024, Donald Trump designated Homan as "border czar" for Trump's second presidency. Homan also served …
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