The Trump administrationโs renewed focus on law enforcement and child protection has delivered a major victory for American families: the FBI has located more than 6,200 missing children over the past year, marking a historic achievement in combating child exploitation and trafficking.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the milestone in a March 2026 update, describing 2025 as a โhistoric yearโ for the agency. The number of children recovered represents a more than 30% increase compared to the previous year, reflecting intensified efforts under strong leadership committed to prioritizing Americaโs most vulnerable.