Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to deporting all illegal immigrants upon taking office. He also announced plans to make legal immigration more accessible, a move that could benefit individuals, such as many from India, who typically enter the U.S. through legal channels.
In an interview with NBC News, Trump emphasized the importance of following the law. “You have to do it. You have to have rules, regulations, laws. They came in illegally,” he said. He highlighted the unfair treatment of those who have waited for years to enter the country legally. “People who have been waiting in line for 10 years to come into the country are treated very unfairly,” Trump added.
Trump also outlined plans to make legal immigration easier but with certain requirements. “We are going to make it very easy for people to come, but they have to pass a test. They need to know basic facts about our country, like what the Statue of Liberty is, and they must love our country,” he stated.
The President-elect further emphasized his priority of deporting criminals. “We can’t have people coming out of prisons,” Trump said, pointing to statistics showing the release of thousands of convicted murderers in recent years. “They’re walking down the streets, walking next to you and your family. They’re very dangerous. You don’t want those people in this country,” he added.
Trump also noted the need to focus on deporting members of violent gangs, such as MS-13 and gangs from Venezuela, describing them as “the worst in the world.”
When asked about the possibility of deporting all illegal immigrants, Trump responded, “You have no choice. First of all, they’re costing us a fortune. But we’re starting with the criminals, and we have to do it. Then we’ll see how it goes with others.” By “others,” Trump clarified he was referring to individuals who have committed serious crimes, including convicted murderers.
Trump also addressed the issue of “Dreamers” – immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. He expressed his intent to find a solution for them, stating, “We will do something about the Dreamers,” and added he would work with Democrats to develop a plan. However, he acknowledged that bipartisan efforts had been hindered by political divisions. “Republicans are very open to the Dreamers. Some of them are no longer young people; many of them have become successful, they have great jobs,” Trump said.
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