Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration will declare a national emergency and use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented migrants. This announcement came after conservative activist Tom Fitton posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating that Trump’s incoming administration was preparing for such an action, with Trump responding on Truth Social with a one-word confirmation: “TRUE!!”
HUGE: President @RealDonaldTrump confirms he is prepared to declare a national emergency and use the military assets to reverse the Biden invasion. pic.twitter.com/XnqW121GnQ
— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) November 18, 2024
The use of the military for mass deportations would be an unprecedented step in U.S. immigration policy. Trump had previously promised during his campaign to employ the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for deporting millions of undocumented immigrants, particularly focusing on “hardened criminals.” While Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) emphasized that the focus should be on deporting criminals, not law-abiding workers, the specifics of how this policy would be implemented remain unclear. Questions remain about how to differentiate between criminal individuals and families working in sectors like agriculture.
The proposal has drawn significant attention, as it would mark a dramatic shift in U.S. immigration policy, but many questions remain about the logistics and impact of such a sweeping measure.
