In a dramatic speech marking the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, former President Donald Trump has pledged to launch one of the largest deportation operations in American history if he returns to the White House.
The Republican frontrunner made the explosive comments during a Patriot Day speech in Dubuque, Iowa, where he vowed to target migrants who have become "radicalised" against the United States.
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Speaking to supporters, Trump declared: "On day one, I will revoke every open border policy of the Biden administration and we will begin the largest domestic deportation operation in American history."
He specifically targeted migrants who "come here from prisons and from mental institutions and from insane asylums," claiming many have been indoctrinated to "hate our country."
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The former president's decision to use the solemn anniversary to announce hardline immigration measures has drawn criticism from opponents who accuse him of politicising a national day of remembrance.
Trump defended his approach, arguing that the threat of terrorism remains real and that current immigration policies are making America vulnerable. "We have a lot of work to do," he told the Iowa crowd. "Our country is going to hell."
Echoes of Previous Administration's Policies
The pledge represents a significant escalation of the immigration policies that characterised Trump's first term, suggesting a more aggressive approach to deportation efforts should he win the 2024 election.
Political analysts note that immigration has become a central theme of Trump's campaign, with the former president frequently criticising the Biden administration's handling of border security and migration patterns.
The announcement comes as immigration continues to dominate political discourse in the United States, with record numbers of migrant encounters at the southern border and growing concerns in cities struggling to accommodate new arrivals.
