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10/27/2024: Deportation, Sanctions, Surfmen

Oct 28, 2024
Tom Homan, former acting director of ICE, discusses the challenges and emotional impact of large-scale deportation efforts promised by Trump. He shares insights into the complexities of immigration enforcement and the DACA implications. Daleep Singh, the mastermind behind U.S. sanctions on Russia, reveals the surprising resilience of the Russian economy despite ongoing sanctions. He highlights the covert tactics of oil tankers evading these sanctions. The conversation dives into pressing geopolitical issues and the intricate balance of national security and economic monitoring.
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  • The feasibility of mass deportation operations under Trump's proposal raises serious concerns about resource allocation and potential economic impact on job sectors reliant on undocumented immigrants.
  • Ethical dilemmas surrounding family separation highlight the emotional and social consequences of deportation policies, challenging the perception of humane execution in such operations.

Deep dives

Trump's Deportation Promise

Former President Trump's campaign has highlighted a promise to initiate the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, targeting over 11 million undocumented immigrants. Trump’s former immigration advisor, Tom Homan, outlined the difficulties and costs associated with this initiative, estimating a staggering $88 billion for deporting a million people per year. Homan emphasizes that the focus of deportation would not be on mass sweeps, but rather on targeted arrests based on intelligence about undocumented immigrants, particularly those deemed a threat to public safety. This approach raises questions about the human and financial implications it would entail, questioning whether American taxpayers would be willing to bear such a burden in the name of national security.

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