Republican stated that his objective is to guarantee border security and, at the same time, he intends to facilitate the entry of people who wish to legally immigrate to the United States
The president-elect of , , announced that policy will be one of his main priorities from his inauguration on January 20th. In an interview with NBC News, Trump made it clear that mass deportation is an inevitable action, highlighting that the issue is not limited to costs, but rather to national security. During the campaign, his promise to carry out the largest mass deportation in American history stood out as a pillar of his platform. Trump stated that his objective is to ensure border security, at the same time, that he intends to facilitate the entry of people who wish to legally immigrate to the country.
The Republican also attributed his electoral victory to his focus on immigration, mentioning that he managed to win over a diverse electorate, including Latinos, women and Asians. Additionally, Trump commented on his interactions with international leaders such as the president of and the prime minister of , expressing an ambition to resolve the conflict in the region within 24 hours, although he did not provide details on how this would be achieved. Regarding , Trump threatened to impose tariffs if the country does not take effective measures to contain irregular immigration. He stated that he would inform the Mexican president about this decision from the first day of his government, making it clear that the immigration issue will be dealt with rigorously.
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Posted by Luisa dos Santos
