Illegal Immigrants Putting Enormous Strain on US Health Facilities: Senior Executive

Illegal immigrants walk toward the U.S.-Mexico border in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Dec. 14, 2022. Christian Chavez/AP Photo

During a Feb. 28 congressional hearing, senior health executive Dr. Robert Trenschel spotlighted the soaring cost of health care for the surge of illegal immigrants crossing the U.S. southern frontier.

In 2022, U.S. officials encountered more than 2 million illegal migrants trying to cross into the United States. This represents a considerable spike since 2021, with 1.7 million encounters.