Trump's Immigration Strategy

President-elect Trump addressed his immigration policies, emphasizing a focus on mass deportations, primarily starting with convicted criminals. He recognized the emotional implications of family separations, suggesting that families would need to be sent back together to avoid breaking them up, even if it meant deporting U.S. citizen children alongside their parents. In a notable shift, he expressed a willingness to negotiate protections for dreamers, acknowledging their complex situations and the sympathy surrounding them. This indicates a potential softening of his stance compared to his previous administration while attempting to balance voter expectations and party pressures.