Trump to deploy U.S. military in carrying out mass deportations
Trump declares Border Crisis a National Emergency
Story by Victor Itodo ABUH
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to declare a national emergency on border security and deploy the U.S. military to carry out a sweeping deportation of undocumented migrants.
Immigration reform was a cornerstone of Trump’s campaign, with promises to deport millions and reinforce the U.S.-Mexico border following unprecedented levels of illegal crossings under President Joe Biden’s administration.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump endorsed a post from a conservative activist stating he is “prepared to declare a national emergency and will use military assets to reverse the Biden invasion through a mass deportation programme.” Trump succinctly added, “True!”
This declaration follows Trump’s stunning political comeback, marked by his November 5 victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
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He has since named a cabinet dominated by immigration hardliners, including former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting chief Tom Homan as his “border czar.”
Homan, speaking at the Republican National Convention in July, issued a stark warning: “I got a message to the millions of illegal immigrants that Joe Biden’s released in our country: You better start packing now.”
Authorities estimate there are approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. Trump’s proposed deportation measures are anticipated to directly affect an estimated 20 million families.
The U.S. government has long grappled with managing the southern border, but Trump has escalated the narrative, claiming an ongoing “invasion” by migrants who, he alleges, pose significant risks to American safety.
Throughout his campaign, Trump employed inflammatory rhetoric, warning of immigrants who “poison the blood” of the nation and frequently distorting immigration statistics to bolster his position.
While Trump has not outlined specifics of his immigration strategy, he has consistently pledged to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a law he says will expedite deportations.
Critics argue the act is obsolete, citing its controversial use during World War II to detain Japanese-Americans without due process.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports that illegal border crossings are currently at levels comparable to 2020, the final year of Trump’s first term. This follows a record surge of 250,000 crossings in December 2023.
Trump’s hardline stance and provocative proposals have drawn fierce debate, with supporters hailing his commitment to border security and critics warning of the human and legal consequences of mass deportations. (AFP)
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