The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that during President Biden's tenure, approximately 7% of Cuba's entire population entered the United States illegally.
This period, as outlined by the department, saw the majority of these crossings occur between February 2021 and January 2025.
The DHS disclosed these figures in a post on X, alongside similar percentages attributed to other nations in the region.
According to the post, the DHS also stated that within the same timeframe, 8% of Nicaragua's population, 6% of Haiti's, and 5% of Honduras's crossed into the U.S. without legal authorization.
The document highlights Nicaragua, Cuba, Haiti, and Honduras as the countries with the largest migrant populations in the U.S., based on data from Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
In this context, the DHS pointed out that the total number of illegal immigrants from various countries "amounts to several million," criticizing the Biden administration for allegedly turning the United States into a "dumping ground for Third World criminals," as stated in the document.
These allegations are part of the communication strategy of the DHS under Secretary Kristi Noem, framing the message within the continuity of deportation efforts promoted by the Trump administration, amidst criticism from Democrats both in Washington and nationwide.
Noem publicly defended the border actions, asserting that within just one year, the U.S. transitioned from the previous government's situation to a "secure" one, linking the border crisis during Biden's presidency to deaths, drug and human trafficking, sex trafficking, and child abuse.
Both Noem and the DHS have faced scrutiny over their immigration control tactics, while the Trump-era deportation agenda continues, with Trump campaigning on promises to remove the millions who entered during the previous administration.
Simultaneously, there has been a partial government shutdown in Washington over DHS funding, with Democrats demanding new policies for ICE operations, as the department insists on continuing its activities.
Nearly 90% of DHS employees are considered essential and are required to work without pay during the shutdown, with Border Czar Tom Homan assuring that the shutdown will not impact current immigration control operations.
Understanding Immigration Dynamics Under Biden's Administration
What percentage of Cuba's population entered the U.S. illegally under Biden?
According to the DHS, about 7% of Cuba's population entered the United States illegally during Biden's presidency.
How does the illegal immigration from Cuba compare to other countries?
The DHS reported that 8% of Nicaragua's population, 6% of Haiti's, and 5% of Honduras's entered the U.S. illegally in the same period.
What criticisms has the DHS directed at the Biden administration?
The DHS criticized the Biden administration for allegedly making the U.S. a "dumping ground for Third World criminals," and highlighted the large number of illegal immigrants entering the country.