The Trump administration has launched deportation flights using military planes, targeting illegal immigrants just days into President Trump's term. Over 1,300 arrests, including criminals and fugitives, have been reported. The move reflects Trump’s campaign vow to enforce strict immigration laws, drawing both support and criticism domestically and globally.
The Trump administration has initiated deportation flights for illegal immigrants, marking a swift move just four days after President Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the development by sharing images on social platform X, showing detainees boarding military aircraft in handcuffs.
Leavitt emphasized the administration's firm stance, stating, “President Trump is sending a strong and clear message: if you illegally enter the United States, you will face severe consequences.” This action follows an executive order signed earlier in the week, authorizing the use of military planes for expedited deportations.
U.S. border czar Tom Homan revealed in a Friday interview that 1,300 individuals, including over 1,000 identified as criminals, have been apprehended. He clarified that the arrests also included fugitives previously ordered for removal and others considered collateral during operations.
President Trump had pledged during his campaign to implement the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, a promise now materializing as part of his administration's immigration enforcement agenda.
While the move has drawn praise from some supporters who see it as a strong stance on law enforcement, critics argue it reflects harsh and divisive policies.
