Vice President JD Vance Discusses Immigration Policies Under Trump Administration
Vice President JD Vance reflected on the Trump administration's immigration policies, emphasizing the removal of criminal migrants and the significant drop in southern border encounters since Trump's return to office.
Vice President JD Vance stated that the Trump administration is following through on its promises concerning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting criminal migrants.
During an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Vance discussed the White House's aim to remove nearly 2,000 criminal migrants from the streets each day. He emphasized the challenge posed by an estimated 20 million illegal aliens in the country.
"We have got to get these people out of our country and regain control of our own border," Vance said, reflecting on the importance of addressing immigration issues.
Reports indicate that the number of migrant encounters at the southern border has significantly decreased since President Trump took office, dropping over 60%. Data shows about 7,200 encounters during Trump's first week compared to over 20,000 during former President Biden's last week in office.
"I guarantee we're going to cut it even further," Vance added. He attributed the decrease to the administration's policies and the consequences of elections, reaffirming Trump's commitment to border control and enhancing American prosperity.
Migrants are being repatriated to various home countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, and Ecuador. U.S. Border Patrol Special Operations Supervisor Hamid Nikseresht asserted, "Do not come to the United States and enter illegally," following the deportation of over 80 illegal migrants from El Paso, Texas.
Vance addressed concerns from the left regarding the mass deportations, highlighting Trump’s electoral victory and what he called a "mandate" from the American people.
He expressed that the government was aware of some criminal migrants' identities and locations prior to enforcement actions. "We just needed to send somebody to go to their house and get them the hell out of the country," Vance noted, criticizing previous inaction on these cases.
Vance concluded by stressing the urgent need for action on violence-related immigration cases, suggesting that the lack of previous responses to known criminal backgrounds is alarming.
