2026 Trafficking in Persons Report Released: Administration Targets Traffickers and Enablers
Thomas “Tommy” Pigott, Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman
October 8, 2026
Human trafficking constitutes a direct challenge to the fundamental principles of freedom and human dignity that define the United States. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report details novel strategies exploited by criminal organizations and repressive regimes to generate financial gain through this abhorrent practice. It further underscores the need for accountability among nations that neglect to prosecute traffickers or safeguard their populations. In response, the Trump Administration pledges to leverage every available instrument to combat trafficking networks and their facilitators, ensuring they face justice.
