90% drop in illegal immigration claim needs context

During a May 1 press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked how President Joe Biden wants to “address this challenge of illegal immigration.” As part of her answer to that question, Jean-Pierre highlighted the results of immigration programs implemented by the current administration.

“And that’s why you’ve seen the parolee program be so successful,” Jean-Pierre said. “It has — when it comes to illegal migration, you’ve seen it come down by more than 90%, and that’s because of this act — the actions that this President…