

With A Second Term, Trump Would Take His Immigration Crackdown Further
Feb 11, 2024
Franco Ordonez, NPR's White House correspondent, has closely followed immigration policy during Trump's presidency and his current campaign. In their discussion, he examines how Trump aims to capitalize on voter dissatisfaction over the border crisis. They delve into the implications of Trump's controversial immigration strategies, including family separation and the potential for stricter policies in a second term. Ordonez also highlights the stark contrasts and unexpected similarities between Trump and Biden's approaches, emphasizing immigration's pivotal role in the upcoming election.
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Trump's Immigration Crackdown
- Trump's 2016 campaign and presidency centered on a strict immigration crackdown.
- Policies included a border wall, travel ban, family separations, and asylum restrictions.
Effectiveness of Trump's Policies
- Trump's immigration policies aimed to deter illegal immigration by implementing harsh measures.
- The effectiveness of these policies is debatable, with mixed results and cyclical migration patterns.
Trump's Second-Term Plans
- Trump plans to intensify immigration policies in a second term, including increased deportations and an expanded travel ban.
- He has even considered reinstating family separations.