Donald Trump, alongside his border czar Tom Homan, is reportedly dissatisfied with the current pace of deportations.
A cornerstone of Trump's presidential campaign was the mass deportation of illegal immigrants, a promise eagerly anticipated by his supporters who expect the removal of millions of individuals violating U.S. immigration laws.
According to Gateway Pundit, Trump and Homan's discontent stems from the current deportation figures, prompting them to urge Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to intensify their efforts. NBC reports that a source close to Trump's inner circle revealed the former president's growing frustration, stating, "Its driving him nuts theyre not deporting more people." This sentiment has reportedly been communicated to key figures such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and acting ICE Director Caleb Vitello.
Internally, ICE appears to be feeling the pressure as well. Sources indicate that Homan regularly voices his dissatisfaction during daily conference calls with ICE agents, expressing concern over the relatively low arrest and deportation numbers. Since Trump assumed office last month, approximately 8,000 individuals have been detained, though some have been released and many are still awaiting deportation. While this marks an improvement over the previous administration's efforts, it falls short of the ambitious targets set by Trump, who aims to deport millions.
To achieve the deportation of even one million migrants annually, ICE would need to escalate their operations to 2,700 arrests per day. Despite these challenges, a White House spokesperson defended the administration's record, emphasizing their commitment to enforcing immigration laws. "After four years of the Biden administrations outright incompetence and negligence, the Trump administration has re-established a no-nonsense enforcement of and respect for the immigration laws of the United States," the spokesperson stated. They further highlighted the administration's success in deporting "hundreds of violent, predatory, and gang-affiliated criminal illegal aliens" and reiterated their dedication to securing the borders and prioritizing American interests.
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