During a speech in Arizona on Aug. 31, Donald Trump said, “Within just a few years, immigration as a share of national population is set to break all historical records.”
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Trump said, “Within just a few years, immigration as a share of national population is set to break all historical records.”
Historic data and projections suggest the foreign-born population is rising. A new record could be reached in about seven years, according to Census Bureau estimates.
Experts also say projections are based assuming future immigration exceeds current pace. At current levels, it may take longer.
Trump didn’t specify in how many years the record would be broken, but data points to a probable new record in fewer than 10 years.
We rate Trump’s statement Mostly True.
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