Trump Blames Sanctuary Cities as DHS Data Shows Missing Migrant Children Located

Trump Blames Sanctuary Cities as DHS Data Shows Missing Migrant Children Located

Trump cites Department of Homeland Security figures showing an 8.51% rise in located migrant children and a 16.47% drop in those under 18 still missing.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 3, 2026, 12:28 PM ET

Donald J. Trump accused sanctuary cities of obstructing federal efforts to locate missing migrant children, citing Department of Homeland Security data showing an 8.51% increase in children found.