What happened?
- Trump said he would use the National Guard to deport millions of migrants nationwide if he wins reelection.
- Trump’s comments came during an interview with Time magazine.
- Trump repeated false claims about high rates of criminality among immigrants and the number of undocumented immigrants in the country.
- The National Guard and active-duty military have been used historically at the border for immigration support, and Trump has expressed willingness to deploy the military against unauthorized immigrants, seeing them as “invaders.”
- Trump praised former President Eisenhower’s immigration policies, including massive deportation efforts, and his reelection campaign focuses on tough immigration policies, echoing his successful strategy in his first presidential run.
What is conservative media saying:
- Trump believes there is an “anti-white feeling” in the US that should not be allowed, and claims laws and education are unfair, seeing a bias against white individuals in the country. [nypost.com]
- Trump plans to appoint a “real special prosecutor” to go after Biden and use the military, including the National Guard and potentially other branches, to expel illegal immigrants if he wins the November election. [washingtonexaminer.com]
- Trump is willing to override the Posse Comitatus Act to deploy military forces against illegal immigrants, and his advisers like Tom Homan support his stance on deportation, stating that no one should be exempt. [washingtonexaminer.com, newsmax.com]
What is liberal media saying:
- Trump has threatened to prosecute Biden and his family if he is re-elected, and his campaign focuses on key voter concerns like abortion, crime, and immigration. [theguardian.com, slate.com]
- Trump has outlined his future policies, including mass deportations of migrants, not defending foreign allies, and reshaping the federal bureaucracy with loyalists. He also plans to be more assertive and confident, including expanding presidential powers and targeting various groups. [npr.org, time.com]
- Concerns arise from Trump’s statements about potentially weaponizing the Justice Department for revenge against political rivals if re-elected, and his refusal to promise a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the election. [theguardian.com, slate.com]
- A second Trump presidency could see expanded executive power without adherence to historical norms or boundaries, and he plans to overhaul the federal bureaucracy, removing nonpartisan civil servants and enacting right-wing policies with the help of loyal advisers. [npr.org, time.com, theguardian.com]
Sources: - AP News
- The Hill
- New York Post
- Newsmax
- Washington Examiner
- The Guardian
- Slate
- NPR
- Time
- Fox News
