Speaker Johnson Says 16 Million Illegal Immigrants Entered America Under Biden’s Watch

‘This is a disastrous situation,’ Mr. Johnson said. ‘It’s a catastrophe that was caused by intentional policy choices.’

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks at the Capitol in Washington on March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that official figures of around 9 million grossly underestimate the number of illegal immigrants who have entered the United States since President Joe Biden took office, and that he believes the true number is closer to 16 million.

Mr. Johnson made the remarks while speaking at a press conference on Capitol Hill on April 10, during which he announced plans for a vote later in the day on a resolution condemning the Biden administration’s “open border” policies.