President-elect Donald Trump made headlines once again with his bold take on illegal immigration during a recent appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” As usual, he dove straight into the deep end of the pool, reiterating his commitment to what many have dubbed the “Great American Deportation.” According to Trump, the plan involves sending everyone here illegally back where they came from, and yes, that even includes the American citizen family members of those being deported.
When pressed on the specifics of his mass deportation strategy, Trump clarified his initial strike would focus on criminals. His “tough love” approach suggests starting with those who have already proven they can’t play by the rules. Once the criminals have been dealt with, the next phase could involve other individuals who’ve managed to slip through the cracks—those beyond the convict’s bar, including anyone who may not have a criminal record but still doesn’t respect the entry process.
The conversation then veered to the contentious issue of families with mixed immigration statuses. The host pointed out that there are an estimated four million families in this boat—illegal immigrant parents yet legal children. Under Trump’s plan, there would be no exceptions; to keep families intact, everyone would need to go back together. It seems that Trump believes that strict adherence to the law might actually help keep families together, albeit in another country.
Amazing Trump won every swing state, the popular vote, pulled up both chambers of Congress and he still sits for interviews with our Soviet style press.https://t.co/f245akwyEz
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While some advocates may cry foul at the prospect of breaking up families, Trump articulated that it’s simply the price of not respecting immigration laws. He highlighted the injustice faced by those who have been waiting for over a decade to enter the U.S. legally as opposed to those who’ve opted for the illegal route. In Trump’s view, the folks patiently queued up to become American citizens are the real victims in this immigration saga.
Predictably, the responses from various corners of the media and political arena have ranged from disbelief to outrage. Yet, for a large chunk of the American populace, especially those who prioritize law and order, Trump’s stance may very well resonate. His message is clear: no one should expect to sweep the rule-breaking under the rug just because it tugs at the heartstrings. The radical notion of enforcing laws that exist might just be the refreshing breath of air this country needs.