On the eve of his swearing-in, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pledged to implement stringent anti-immigration policies on his first day in office. Speaking at a rally in Washington, Trump vowed to halt what he called the “invasion” of U.S. borders and begin the deportation of undocumented migrants. “By the time the sun sets tomorrow evening, the invasion of our borders will have come to a halt,” he declared.
Trump reiterated controversial claims from his campaign, depicting undocumented migrants as criminals despite a lack of evidence linking them to higher crime rates. Experts argue that crime trends in the U.S. are driven by complex socio-political factors rather than migration. Nevertheless, Trump’s rhetoric has remained a cornerstone of his policies, including promises of mass deportations.
Reports indicate that immigration raids will commence shortly after Trump’s inauguration on Monday, beginning in Chicago with potential expansions to other cities. The initial phase is expected to last a week, with right-wing hardliners nominated to key government positions set to oversee the operation.
Critics have raised concerns over the impact of these actions, warning of humanitarian crises and strained local resources. However, Trump’s administration appears resolute in fulfilling campaign promises, signaling a hardline approach to immigration as his second term begins.
