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Trump Cuts Migrant Population by Nearly 3 Million — Why Isn't This Bigger News? (Ep 831)
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- Joey Hudson / Just The Truth
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 2543
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Summary
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson Happy Labor Day! We have a new immigration number today that deserves a lot more attention than it's probably going to receive. New estimates indicate the migrant population in the United States has fallen by nearly 3 million people during President Donald Trump's second term. That's a remarkable shift—and we're going to break down what's behind it, including deportations, voluntary departures and changes in the number of migrants entering the country. Then there's a number that may be even more remarkable: 89% of Americans now believe government corruption is widespread. Republicans have expressed that concern for years, but a new poll shows Democrats' concerns have surged as well. Apparently, government corruption may finally be an issue capable of bringing the country together! Plus, imagine ordering dinner from DoorDash, hearing a knock at your door and discovering your delivery driver is wearing absolutely nothing. Yes, apparently that happened. And finally, another federal judge has blocked President Trump's latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, setting up another major constitutional battle for the administration. 🇺🇸 NEARLY 3 MILLION FEWER MIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES? Let's start with the number that caught my attention. The total migrant population in the United States is estimated to have declined by nearly 3 million people since President Trump returned to office. If accurate, that would represent a significant reversal after years of growth in the foreign-born population. So how did it happen? How much can be attributed to deportations? How much involves people voluntarily leaving the country? And how much comes from dramatically fewer migrants entering in the first place? We're going to break down the n…