US DHS Disputes MPI Report on Nearly 1 Million Deportations Under Trump
The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) reported that about 980,000 deportations occurred during the first 18 months of President Donald Trump's second term, with 71% of long-term immigrants deported having no criminal convictions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disputed MPI's figures, calling the report "fake news" and asserting that most removals involved migrants arrested inside the US. DHS also highlighted a historic drop in illegal immigration and claimed over 3 million undocumented immigrants left the country since Trump took office. The MPI analysis was based on federal data and included both removals and returns.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 60/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 25 Oct, 12:27 pm. Other outlets followed.