Trump’s administration is wasting no time at all. They’re pulling out all the stops right from the start.
And Trump’s White House has a stunning four word mic drop announcement for the entire nation.
Trump Administration Kicks Off Mass Deportation Efforts with Flights for Criminal Immigrants
The Trump administration has begun its long-anticipated mass deportation campaign, flying criminal illegal immigrants out of the country as part of a sweeping operation to remove individuals who have violated U.S. law. The Trump team has said that the deportation process has been a top priority of the second administration from the get-go.
On Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the start of deportation flights, sharing images of a group of illegal immigrants boarding a military aircraft. “Deportation flights have begun,” Leavitt posted on X, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to removing criminal aliens from the United States.
“President Trump is sending a strong and clear message to the entire world: if you illegally enter the United States of America, you will face severe consequences,” she continued.
Deportation flights have begun.
President Trump is sending a strong and clear message to the entire world: if you illegally enter the United States of America, you will face severe consequences. pic.twitter.com/CTlG8MRcY1
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 24, 2025
The mass deportation initiative, which was promised by Trump throughout his campaign, has now been put into motion. Under the leadership of Border Czar Tom Homan, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is employing a “worst first” approach, prioritizing the removal of those who have committed serious crimes such as m*rder and r*pe.
While the deportation process is relatively straightforward for individuals from countries that cooperate with the U.S., like Mexico, challenges arise with countries like Venezuela, which has historically refused to take back its citizens. As a result, some detainees may remain in custody for weeks or even months while the administration works to facilitate their return.
From the very first day of his administration, President Trump declared illegal immigration a national emergency. This declaration has paved the way for the use of Department of Defense resources to aid in the deportation effort. Earlier this week, the Pentagon confirmed it would send 1,500 troops to the southern border, bolstering the number of active-duty personnel by 60%. Additionally, the Department of Defense will provide military airlift to assist in the transportation of more than 5,000 illegal immigrants.
“President Trump directed action from the Department of Defense on securing our nation’s borders and made clear he expects immediate results. That is exactly what our military is doing under his leadership,” said acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses in a statement.
The administration’s crackdown on criminal illegal immigrants gained significant momentum on Thursday, when federal authorities arrested 538 migrants, including a suspected terrorist, four gang members, and several individuals convicted of s*x crimes. That same day, military aircraft were deployed to transport these criminals out of the country.
In further support of the deportation initiative, Trump is expected to sign the Laken Riley Act, which would require federal agents to detain illegal immigrants accused of theft and related crimes until they can be deported. The bipartisan legislation, which passed both the GOP-controlled House and Senate with substantial Democratic backing, reflects growing public support for a tougher stance on immigration.
"They're going to show the first crying female, the first crying child…"
"But they won't talk about 340,000 children they failed to take care of…"
Tom Homan explains why he is leading the deportation of criminal aliens and what he really cares about.pic.twitter.com/6u4Nvm7tfG
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) January 24, 2025
Polls indicate widespread backing for deporting the millions of illegal immigrants who arrived under President Biden, as well as those with criminal backgrounds. It’s a shift in public opinion that just goes to show the increasing pressure on federal elected officials to take a firm stance on illegal immigration.
Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.
