

Inside Donald Trump’s Mass-Deportation Plans
27 snips Dec 9, 2024
Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker and author of "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here," dives deep into the implications of Donald Trump's mass-deportation plans. He discusses how the new administration could use military resources and legal loopholes to implement aggressive immigration policies. Blitzer highlights the shift in I.C.E. policies, predicting arrests in schools and hospitals, creating a climate of fear. He also reflects on the humanitarian challenges posed by these strategies, urging a reconsideration of public narratives around undocumented immigrants.
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Messaging on Immigration
- Democrats struggle with nuanced messaging on immigration, balancing humaneness and pragmatism.
- Republicans have a simpler message: "shut down the border, America first".
Biden Administration Miscalculations
- The Biden administration's clinging to Title 42 and lack of response to migrant bussing were miscalculations.
- Governor Abbott's busing of migrants significantly impacted immigration as a political issue.
Impact of Border Crisis Perception
- Border crisis perception in blue states like New York influenced voting decisions, even with decreased arrivals.
- The public is constantly bombarded with the Republican narrative on immigration, lacking a counter-narrative.