Trump’s FBI Crushes Biden’s Four-Year Record

The FBI has apprehended five of its Ten Most Wanted fugitives in President Trump’s first year back in office—surpassing the four captured during Biden’s entire four-year term and vindicating those who argued federal law enforcement needed leadership that empowers agents rather than constraining them.

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FBI captured five Ten Most Wanted fugitives since January 2025, exceeding Biden administration’s four-year total of four captures
Director Kash Patel credits Trump administration policies for enabling agents to focus on core law enforcement missions
Fifth capture, Alejandro Rosales Castillo, arrested in Mexico on January 16, 2026, for 2016 North Carolina murder
Fugitives evaded justice for over three decades combined before arrests within one year under Trump leadership

Trump-Era FBI Performance Outpaces Previous Administration

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the capture of five FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitives since January 2025, marking a dramatic acceleration compared to the Biden administration’s record. During Biden’s full four-year presidency, federal agents apprehended only four fugitives from the prestigious list, according to Patel’s September 2025 congressional testimony. The contrast underscores what many conservatives have long suspected: bureaucratic constraints and misplaced priorities hobbled law enforcement effectiveness under the previous administration. Patel directly attributes the improved performance to President Trump’s policies, which he says allow “good cops to be cops” without political interference or resource diversion to woke initiatives.

Latest Capture Brings Justice After Decade of Evasion

Alejandro Rosales Castillo became the fifth Ten Most Wanted fugitive arrested when Mexican authorities apprehended him on January 16, 2026, nearly ten years after he allegedly murdered his former coworker Truc Quan “Sandy” Ly Le in Charlotte, North Carolina. The FBI Charlotte Field Office, working with Mexican law enforcement and the FBI’s Legal Attaché in Mexico, tracked Castillo after he fled following the 2016 shooting death. He now awaits extradition to face murder charges, bringing long-overdue closure to Le’s family. The arrest demonstrates renewed international cooperation under Trump, particularly with Mexico, despite ongoing tensions over border security and cartel violence that the previous administration failed to adequately address.

Restored Law Enforcement Focus Yields Results

The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, established in 1950, highlights individuals wanted for serious federal crimes including murder, terrorism, and organized crime based on threat level and potential for public tips to aid capture. The Trump administration’s emphasis on traditional law enforcement priorities—rather than investigating parents at school boards or targeting political opponents—appears to be paying dividends. By March 2025, agents had already captured three fugitives, reaching four by September before Castillo’s January 2026 arrest. These dangerous criminals collectively evaded justice for over thirty years before being brought in within twelve months, a timeline that speaks volumes about operational effectiveness when politics doesn’t interfere with police work.

Administration Credits Leadership for Law Enforcement Success

Director Patel emphasized that the captures reflect what happens when an administration supports rather than second-guesses law enforcement professionals. “When you have an administration who gives law enforcement the support they need, they get the job done,” Patel stated, drawing a clear distinction between Trump’s approach and his predecessor’s record. The White House included the achievement in its “365 Wins in 365 Days” summary, showcasing it among accomplishments that reversed Biden-era failures. For Americans frustrated by rising crime rates and sanctuary city policies that protected criminals rather than communities, these results validate the common-sense principle that empowered, mission-focused law enforcement protects citizens more effectively than agencies diverted toward progressive social engineering experiments.