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Wait a minute — how many illegal aliens are in our country again?
American Thinker ^ | 16 Nov, 2025 | Maker S. Mark

Posted on 11/17/2025 4:45:49 AM PST by MtnClimber

I have noticed over the last few months media reports that there are 10 million illegal aliens in the U.S. And now a small group in the U.S. House of Representatives is using that number to ask for amnesty.

Others are addressing the horrible idea itself. This article is a focus on the number they are pushing. This number stood out to me because President Biden let in at least 10 million illegal aliens, and I thought there were more than 10 million in the U.S. before President Biden was elected. My radar went on full alert.

So I did some research. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, there were at least 12 million illegals in the U.S. in that year. So if we had at least 12 million in 2020, and President Biden let in at least 10 million, that means we had at least 22 million in the U.S. in January of 2025.

I have to call BS on the 10 million number they are using. All the numbers are estimates, and these estimates are being generated by people with a pro-illegal agenda. There are at least 22 million illegals, not 10 million, and I believe that these estimates are likely underestimates. I refuse even to have a onversation with people who provably lie to push their agenda.

This false amnesty plan is another trap, and it is dishonest in so many ways, the least of which is the number being presented.

Any talk of amnesty increases the number of illegals. Reagan conservatives found out the hard way. The amnesty granted in the 1980s did not slow down illegal immigration. The Biden open border along with the possibility of hiding in the U.S. with the remote possibility of future amnesty is also a draw.

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1 posted on 11/17/2025 4:45:49 AM PST by MtnClimber
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I think there are many more than 22 million illegals. I would not be surprised if there are twice that many.


2 posted on 11/17/2025 4:46:00 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

BINGO!!!! WAAAAAAYYYY MORE than 22 MILLION!!


3 posted on 11/17/2025 4:50:51 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: MtnClimber

The number is 11 MILLION. It was 11 Million when Biden’s Women took office in 2021. They imported another 12 Million over the 4 years they were in power, so you add it up and you get 11 MILLION.

What’s so confusing about that?


4 posted on 11/17/2025 4:51:41 AM PST by BobL (Trusting one's doctor is the #1 health mistake one can make.)
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To: MtnClimber; LS; Red Badger; SunkenCiv; PJ-Comix; GOPJ; governsleastgovernsbest

Better estimate is 30 millions of illegals.

About 12-16 million at the END of the Bush II residency.

4-6 million added (net) during Obama’s regime.

10-12 million - counted! - during the Obama-Biden-Harris 4 years, minus minus some double-way entry-exits-reentry. Perhaps another 2-4 millions who WERE NOT counted or registered by Biden.


5 posted on 11/17/2025 4:52:48 AM PST by Robert A Cook PE
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To: MtnClimber

There’s at least 50 million illegals in the U.S. right now. There were 35-40 million prior to the Biden administration opening up the border and letting 10 million more stream in.


6 posted on 11/17/2025 4:53:29 AM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: MtnClimber

It sure sounds like a trick to make honest citizens believe there are less illegals in the country than what really are present. Where did this statement originate?


7 posted on 11/17/2025 5:00:52 AM PST by oldtech
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To: MtnClimber

It sure sounds like a trick to make honest citizens believe there are less illegals in the country than what really are present. Where did this statement originate?


8 posted on 11/17/2025 5:01:33 AM PST by oldtech
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To: MtnClimber

“In fact, 3,000 deportations a day is pathetic. Trump is going to have to average 8,000 removals a day simply to rid us of the 10 million illegal aliens Joe Biden let in — forget the 40 million to 50 million illegals who were already here.”

https://anncoulter.substack.com/p/if-you-thought-service-at-home-depot


9 posted on 11/17/2025 5:02:34 AM PST by Lopeover (…AND SO IT BEGINS!)
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To: MtnClimber

Hint:

3% (I.e., 10 million illlegals) - let alone 1.5% - of the population is not a number demonstrably high enough to compel

“press 1 for English, press 2 for spanish” (the latter in spanish language)

on a majority of commercial telephone auto attendant systems in the U.S.


10 posted on 11/17/2025 5:04:04 AM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 "/!i!! &@$%&*(@ -')
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To: MtnClimber

Use that 10 million number for the census in blue states.


11 posted on 11/17/2025 5:04:07 AM PST by HYPOCRACY (Wake up, smell the cat food in your bank account. )
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The government should know the exact number of people who crossed the border at points of entry and were granted temporary asylum by the Biden administration. They were processed through as fast as possible and then transported by bus or plane to the interior of the country. I would just like to know that number.

I understand that the number of people who snuck in between points of entry must be estimated. The number who came at points of entry and the number of Visa overstayers should be knowable. .

Why aren’t they?


12 posted on 11/17/2025 5:05:11 AM PST by Freee-dame (The left never dreamed that Trump would be back in the White House in 2025. )
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Yup... 22 million is a low estimate on a liberal minded scale... Meaning the actual number is at least double that on the low end of a Conservative minded scale.

Many of them have money... Lots of it... And they hide that money by opening ‘barber shops’ and ‘phone stores’ thereby laundering it through legitimate looking businesses. They also buy multiple residences, drive up prices and fuel an inflationary economy that won’t last forever before it crashes.

Trump is trying his best... But is there any real possibility of doing anything to stop this coming disaster?


13 posted on 11/17/2025 5:05:18 AM PST by jerod (Nazis were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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To: MtnClimber

The real problem is the quality, education and culture of the illegals here. Many don’t adapt, learn the language or add to the economy. Their children flood the school system. They suck up welfare. They vacuum up rentals, often at subsided rates making housing more expensive for citizens. Their drain of resources also makes it harder on citizens. In places like Tampa, you can’t get a low-end job unless you can speak Spanish. Again, making it harder on citizens. And who is it who advocates for illegals? White people who do not have to compete against them for their livelihood.


14 posted on 11/17/2025 5:05:39 AM PST by Gen.Blather (Has anyone seen my tagline? ...I know it was here...)
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To: BobL

Just basic WOKE math.


15 posted on 11/17/2025 5:05:51 AM PST by AZJeep (sane )
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To: MtnClimber

We need a honest census.
Roberts prevented Trump from marking citizenship on last census forms.


16 posted on 11/17/2025 5:09:11 AM PST by AZJeep (sane )
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Who knew that the 2020 census even asked about illegal aliens? Especially since the Trump administration WANTED such a thing (a question regarding citizenship) but was shut down by the Supreme Court.

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/06/27/2020-census-supreme-court-citizenship-question/ (apologies for using a far-left news source, but this time they aren’t lying)

Perhaps some expert can show us exactly where on the questionnaire that question was.

Illegal (not to mention legal) immigration needs to be greatly curtailed, and we do need to know just what we’re up against here, but making up census data isn’t the best way to evaluate the situation.


17 posted on 11/17/2025 5:12:00 AM PST by PermaRag (Facts, context, and more facts)
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Upwards of 60 million, popping out anchor babies like rabbits at Easter.


18 posted on 11/17/2025 5:15:08 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: MtnClimber

I think the real number is closer to 25 or 30 million illegal aliens in the country.


19 posted on 11/17/2025 5:15:14 AM PST by FLT-bird
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To: BobL

LOL

They’ve been using the “11 Million” since Reagan got snookered by Simpson-Mazzoli. That was in 1986


20 posted on 11/17/2025 5:15:28 AM PST by Freedom4US
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