# Release of the 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report

Date: 8 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State

## MediaRelease.co Summary

The State Department released its 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, its annual assessment of how governments worldwide combat human trafficking. In a press statement, spokesman Tommy Pigott said the report documents new methods criminal organizations and repressive regimes use to profit from trafficking. He said it calls for accountability for governments that fail to punish traffickers or protect their citizens, and that the administration will use all available tools against traffickers and their enablers.

## Original release

Human trafficking is a direct assault on the values of freedom and dignity that define America. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report reveals new ways criminal organizations and repressive regimes use this abhorrent practice for financial gain. The report also calls for accountability for governments that fail to punish traffickers and protect their citizens. The Trump Administration will use all available tools to fight traffickers and their enablers and bring them to justice. 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: https://www.state.gov/reports/2026-trafficking-in-persons-report.

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State
- Published: 8 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: National (United States)
- Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/release-of-the-2026-trafficking-in-persons-report/
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Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/release-of-the-2026-trafficking-in-persons-report/
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