This is an example of saying something technically true but grievously misleading, because the seasonal peak used to be March, not May.
Even with that, 2019 was *barely* the largest May-Nov. drop: 99,346 vs. 98,587 in 2000.
The drop from March to December in 2000 was 164,982.
Even with that, 2019 was *barely* the largest May-Nov. drop: 99,346 vs. 98,587 in 2000.
The drop from March to December in 2000 was 164,982.
For decades, border apprehensions routinely fluctuated by over 100,000-150,000 from March to December.
@HomelandKen's statement—which, again, is technically accurate—tries to claim a historic decrease in apprehensions by cherry-picking the time frame.
Here's what history shows.
@HomelandKen's statement—which, again, is technically accurate—tries to claim a historic decrease in apprehensions by cherry-picking the time frame.
Here's what history shows.
@HomelandKen In fact, with a little visual aid, we can see just how much @HomelandKen's statement misleads the public. As you can see, there were four years just in the 2000s where the seasonal drop from peak the to lowest point in December was significantly higher than 2019.
