Trump's Plan for Widespread Detention and Deportation of Undocumented Immigrants Upon Potential Return to Power

Former President Donald Trump intends to significantly expand his initial administration's stringent immigration policies if reelected in 2024. This includes the establishment of detention camps to hold undocumented immigrants already in the United States, wherein they will await deportation. A source knowledgeable about the plans has confirmed these intentions to CNN. As reported by The New York Times, this proposed expansion would require the construction of substantial facilities to accommodate the migrants awaiting deportation, and the involvement of federal and local law enforcement agencies for the extensive arrests of undocumented immigrants nationwide.

If Congress refuses to fund the operation, Trump may resort to a strategy he used before to secure additional funding for a border wall - redirecting funds from the Pentagon, according to a confirmed source.

This announcement follows Trump's promise during a rally in Florida on Wednesday to carry out the "largest domestic deportation operation in American history." He emphasized the presence of criminals entering through the US-Mexico border and expressed concerns regarding young and strong individuals with ill intentions.

On Saturday, Trump pledged to sign an executive order, should he secure a second term, to halt the funding of shelter and transportation for undocumented immigrants. Speaking at a rally in New Hampshire, he announced his intention to redirect a portion of the savings towards providing "shelter and treatment for our homeless veterans."

Additionally, Trump made unsubstantiated allegations that President Joe Biden has spent upwards of $1 million to accommodate undocumented immigrants in lavish hotels throughout the country.

Trump's recent rhetoric on immigration has become increasingly aggressive. He has expressed his intention to reintroduce several immigration policies from his first term in order to limit both legal and illegal immigration. This includes reinstating and expanding the travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries and reintroducing the Covid-era policy known as Title 42 to further restrict immigration. However, these plans are expected to encounter significant political and legal obstacles.

Stephen Miller, the former top immigration policy official in the Trump administration, warned in an interview with The Times that activists who underestimate President Trump's determination are making a serious mistake. According to Miller, Trump will use all the resources at his disposal to carry out a highly effective crackdown on migration without the need for major new legislation. In his first term, Trump heavily relied on executive orders to shape immigration policy, despite facing legal challenges. Miller acknowledged that similar challenges would be expected in a potential second term.

Trump has extensively strategized to appoint devoted political allies, like Miller, to influential positions if he secures victory in the 2024 election. These sources, who are well-acquainted with the plans, revealed to CNN that he yearns for a team that will not inhibit his efforts to tighten immigration policies. In reaction to The Times' report, the Biden campaign vehemently condemned Trump's intentions, dubbing them as "the terrifying future that looms over the American people if Donald Trump is given any access to the Oval Office once more."

Ammar Moussa, a spokesperson for the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign, believes that the policies concocted by the President and his associate Stephen Miller are extremely racist and cruel. Their intention is to sow fear and create division among the population, as they believe that a frightened and divided nation would be advantageous for the President's reelection. Trump has lauded his travel ban on countries with a predominantly Muslim population during his recent campaign events, describing it as a robust and impactful measure.

Last week, during his time in Florida, Trump made a commitment to "nullify all work permits of unauthorized immigrants and insist that Congress present me with legislation prohibiting any welfare benefits for undocumented migrants." Additionally, the previous president expressed concern about caravans traveling from Mexico to the US border and expressed his determination to take legal action against organizations and charitable groups that he believed were enabling extensive illegal immigration.