US President Donald Trump reiterated his push for a tough stance on illegal immigration, urging Democratic officials to collaborate with federal authorities. Trump, speaking on Truth Social, criticized the previous administration for a perceived rise in criminal migration. He claimed his election victory was fueled by promises to secure the border and conduct mass deportations.
In his posts, Trump alleged that millions of illegal alien criminals, including convicted murderers, rapists, and drug dealers, had entered the country during Biden’s presidency. He emphasized that his administration was actively carrying out what he termed as the largest mass deportation of illegal alien criminals in American history.
Trump highlighted successful deportation operations in Republican-led cities and states, attributing the smooth process to cooperation between local law enforcement and federal agencies. He commended states like Texas, Georgia, and Florida for their collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in apprehending criminal illegal aliens.
The President criticized Democratic-controlled “Sanctuary Cities and States” for hindering ICE operations and accused them of prioritizing illegal alien criminals over law-abiding citizens. Trump called on Democratic officials, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, to cooperate with federal authorities in apprehending criminal illegal aliens.
Trump urged Congress to pass legislation to end sanctuary cities, emphasizing the need for American cities to be safe sanctuaries for law-abiding citizens. He underscored the importance of common sense in addressing immigration issues and expressed hope that Democrats would support his administration’s efforts.
Amid scrutiny over immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, Trump refrained from commenting on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal officer. He stated that a review was ongoing to determine the appropriateness of the officer’s actions. Trump also mentioned the possibility of immigration enforcement officers withdrawing from the Minneapolis area in the future.
