GOP Senate Leader Questions Viability of Trump's Mass Deportation Scheme

Politics

1 year ago

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Credited from: NEWSWEEK

Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed skepticism regarding President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation scheme during an interview.
Thune raised concerns over the realism of deporting everyone in the U.S. illegally, as estimated at around 11 million individuals.
The proposed mass deportation could entail costs of up to $315 billion, with annual costs of around $88 billion for deporting 1 million people.
Thune emphasized the need for resources and a focused approach, supporting deportation of those with criminal backgrounds from the existing deportation list.
Experts warn that mass deportation could result in significant negative economic impacts, potentially decreasing U.S. GDP by over 6.4%.

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