Senate GOP Leader Questions Feasibility of Trump's Mass Deportation Plan

Senator John Thune underscores logistical and financial challenges of deporting millions as President-elect Trump prioritizes immigration policy.

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to implement the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history, targeting millions of undocumented immigrants starting on his first day in office.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed doubts about the practicality of deporting all 11 million undocumented immigrants, citing significant logistical and financial hurdles.
The American Immigration Council estimates that a one-time deportation effort would cost $315 billion, while deporting 1 million individuals annually could cost up to $88 billion per year.
Thune emphasized prioritizing the deportation of individuals with criminal records, including the 1.4 million already on the Biden administration's removal list, as a starting point.
Experts warn that mass deportations could severely impact the U.S. economy, potentially reducing GDP by over 6% and costing nearly $2 trillion in lost economic output.