More than 12 million illegal aliens – many with violent criminal records – entered the country during Joe Biden’s four years in office.
Democrats are attempting to undermine Trump’s efforts to round up and deport illegal aliens with criminal records.
And what’s inside Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan has Democrats in a fit of rage.
A nation without borders is no nation at all
Donald Trump inherited one of the worst illegal immigration crises in American history when he took the Oath of Office on January 20.
Joe Biden left the border wide open during his four years in office and allowed more than 12 million illegal aliens to enter the United States.
Not only did Joe Biden refuse to secure the border, but the Department of Homeland Security, NGOs, and other federal agencies went above and beyond to help illegal aliens get into the United States.
Joe Biden used taxpayer money to fly illegal aliens into the United States and then gave them free housing, healthcare, food, and money.
Even more outrageous is the fact that Joe Biden allowed at least 670,000 illegal aliens with criminal records into towns and cities across the country.
There were more than 58,000 illegal aliens in New York City alone who were either convicted felons or were facing criminal charges when Trump took office.
Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to carry out the largest mass deportation program in American history.
And voters gave Donald Trump a mandate to deport illegal aliens.
He took that mandate seriously and went to work securing the border and deporting illegal aliens on Day One.
Trump takes action
Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the border and deployed the military.
Trump ended catch and release, shut down the CBP One App, terminated taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens, reestablished the Remain in Mexico policy, began deportations, restarted construction on the border wall, declared the cartels a foreign terrorist organization, suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and ordered an end to birthright citizenship.
Trump named former acting ICE director Tom Homan to serve as his Border Czar and lead the administration’s mass deportation efforts.
The first phase of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan is targeting dangerous criminals – the “worst of the worst” – and national security threats.
According to border czar Tom Homan, more than 20,000 illegal aliens were arrested by ICE in the first month of Trump’s Presidency.
13 illegal aliens on the terrorist watch list have been apprehended.
“Information obtained by Fox News Digital, shows that between midnight Jan. 21 and 9 a.m. Jan 22, a 33-hour period, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested more than 460 illegal immigrants that include criminal histories of sexual assault, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, drugs and weapons offenses, resisting arrest and domestic violence,” Fox News reported.
But Democrat Governors and Mayors are going all-out to stop Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from deporting illegal aliens from their jurisdictions.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D), Tucson Mayor Regina Romero (D), and several other Democrat leaders have declared their cities won’t cooperate with Homan.
In a White House press release, the administration highlighted some of the criminals arrested by ICE that Democrats are trying to protect.
“A Portuguese national convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor—child pornography, apprehended in Philadelphia,” “a Guatemalan national charged with armed home invasion, kidnapping, intimidation, and assault with a dangerous weapon, apprehended in Rhode Island,” “a Haitian national charged with three murders, apprehended in North Carolina,” “a Dominican Republican national convicted of sexual conduct against a child, apprehended in Buffalo,” and dozens of others with similar criminal records.
Tom Homan shows Donald Trump means business
Border czar Tom Homan recently put these Democrats on notice that protecting illegal aliens from ICE is a crime.
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox promised to double down on stopping officers from assisting ICE agents with arrests.
He claimed that Boston police have rules aligning with state law on civil detainers filed by federal immigration law enforcement.
During a speech last Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Homan threatened to “bring hell” to Boston for not assisting ICE.
“I’m coming to Boston,” Homan said, before adding, “and I’m bringing hell with me.”
He directly addressed Cox in his speech.
“You’re not a police commissioner,” Homan said. “Take that badge off your chest, put it in a desk drawer, because you became a politician, you forgot what it was like to be a cop,” he continued. “And guess what, the men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, they found those predators, they’re locked back up and they’re going to be deported from the United States.”
But Donald Trump’s border security program goes far beyond executive actions and Tom Homan leading mass deportations.
Many of Trump’s Cabinet officials are also taking action to help secure the border.
According to the White House, “the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued the State of New York and its top officials over their willful failure to comply with federal immigration laws,” “the DOJ has also filed lawsuits against the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago over their dangerous and illegal so-called ‘sanctuary’ policies,” and “the Department of Homeland Security has ‘clawed back’ tens of millions of dollars in funds paid by rogue FEMA officials to house illegal aliens in luxury New York City hotels.”
Kristi Noem rides out on patrol
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been actively involved in border security and aligning with Trump’s deportation goals.
Earlier this month, she got out in the field and rode with mounted Border Patrol agents in Del Rio, Texas.
“On Saturday, CBP encountered just 200 aliens at the US Southern Border,” she said. “That’s the lowest single apprehension day in over 15 years,” Noem continued. “Thank you to President [Donald Trump] and our brave men and women of [Customs and Border Protection]. Make America Safe Again.”
Joe Biden turned Border Patrol into social services workers for illegal aliens.
Noem’s actions are part of the efforts to boost morale and visibility after the last four years of Joe Biden’s policies.
“Border Patrol is doing their very best to keep our nation safe, but their hands are tied by Joe and Kamala’s failed policies,” Noem wrote in a post where she shared a video of her on horseback. “These agents did something they rarely do for elected officials, they took me on horseback to see some rougher areas along the border — areas where cartel control and illegal activity are much stronger than is being reported.”
Border Patrol is doing their very best to keep our nation safe, but their hands are tied by Joe and Kamala’s failed policies.
These agents did something they rarely do for elected officials. They took me on horseback to see some rougher areas along the border — areas where… pic.twitter.com/jATebNJRbo
— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) May 18, 2024
Trump is utilizing a whole-of-government approach to border security.
He sent the National Guard, Army Reserves, and Marines to assist at the Southwest border.
The Coast Guard is also conducting frequent alien expulsion flight operations with the Department of Defense.
Noem even requested that the 87,000 IRS agents Joe Biden hired be transitioned to the border to help round up criminal illegal aliens.
Instead of having Biden’s 87,000 IRS agents take more money from Americans, I have requested that they help taxpayers SAVE money by helping ICE round up criminal illegal aliens for deportation. pic.twitter.com/hD4v3xDNWf
— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) February 10, 2025
Trump’s mass deportation program enjoyed tremendous success in the first month
The Associated Press reported that illegal aliens who were planning to enter the United States “have ‘given up’ and are returning to their own countries — citing the Trump Administration’s unprecedented crackdown on illegal immigration, including the shutdown of the ‘CBP One’ app, as the driving factor.”
“In President Trump’s first month back in office, illegal border crossings hit lows not seen in decades — down 94% over last year, while interior arrests are up 134%,” the White House wrote in a statement.
“This is a 15-year low,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. “Think about that in comparison to the amount of illegal border crossings we saw under the previous administration.”
Illegal aliens are turning around in droves, border crossings are down, and tens of thousands of illegal aliens have been arrested for deportation.
And Donald Trump has only been in office for one month.
24/7’s Focus Group members sound off
Many 24/7 Focus Group members are thrilled with Trump’s aggressive approach toward mass deportations at the start of his second term.
Gary U. wrote, “Well, like my mom used to say when asking me to do a chore I was not too thrilled with: ‘The sooner you get started, the sooner it will be done.’”
And Barry P. added, “I agree 100% with President Trump. Deport every one of them. Take away all the freebies and maybe they will leave on their own. Take away all federal government funding from all the blue states and blue cities. Stop giving them stuff that the homeless and the vets don’t get. Care for our own first.”
John S. said, “This is an answer to my dreams! Illegal entry must not only stop, but those lawbreakers for whatever reason, should be sent back from where they came. Persons using this kind of manpower will just have to find another source. Make it a 100 percent clean out.”
Bob P. noted, “The GOP is on the right track to obtain our sovereignty!”
Jennifer K. wrote, “I am very proud of the fact President Trump is deporting illegals. They have entered the United States without going through the proper channels. This is a slap in the face for everyone who entered the US, legally. I am so happy for the states that have taken a blow from the 12 million people who entered our country illegally and the fact that President Trump is deporting them, just like he promised, is the best thing to happen in the last four years.”
Tom E. pointed out a good reason for mass deportations because otherwise “they will be counted in the next census. The census counts residents, not citizens. This would account to 10, 15, or 20 new Democratic Congressmen.”
Quite a few 24/7 Focus Group members noted what a slap in the face it was to legal immigrants for Obama and Biden to just throw open the borders the way they did for 12 years.
Ira A. wrote, “Throughout U.S. history, our country has welcomed immigrants – who came here legally. And to enter legally, many of them had to wait a long time and/or jump through many proverbial hoops. Why do so many individuals in America today accept a change in the rules? We still have procedures in place for those who want to do it the right way. My grandparents did it the right way and, if they would be alive today, I am sure they would deeply resent the free ride all these illegals seem to feel entitled to.”
Kathie M. shared with us, “I am a second generation American whose grandparents came to this country. My grandfather had extended family here and was 18 when he came with friends. My grandmother was sent with a family member as a child. Both of my grandparents came through Ellis Island. I agree with President Trump that all of the illegal [aliens] must be deported and returned to their country of origin!”
And Earl L. added, “As one who emigrated to the United States in January 1970 – the legal way – I am appalled by the unchecked illegal entry of aliens across our borders throughout the tenure of the previous administration. I am in total agreement with the current administration to round up and immediately deport said illegal aliens back to their home countries. Anyone wishing to emigrate to the United States of America must do so legally. Additionally, those responsible for this travesty of justice must be held accountable for their actions.”
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