Speaker Johnson Endorses Trump's Controversial Immigration Roundup Plan
Amid political turmoil, Johnson commits to deporting 11 million undocumented immigrants, describing it as a generational challenge.
- Johnson supports Trump's proposal to identify and deport up to 15 million undocumented individuals.
- The plan, discussed post-Democrats saving Johnson's position, includes potential economic repercussions for the U.S.
- Critics argue the move could exacerbate labor shortages and increase public service costs.
- Johnson's rhetoric on unauthorized voting by immigrants contradicts existing studies showing minimal impact.
- Economic analyses suggest that deportations could shrink the GDP by $5 trillion over ten years, while legalization could boost it by $1.5 trillion.