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5mo ago

Undocumented Immigrant Supports Trump Despite Deportation Plans

A Texas immigrant backs Trump for economic reasons, even if it means facing deportation.

From an aerial view a Texas National Guard soldier inspects razor wire along the bank of the Rio Grande at the U.S.-Mexico border on September 18, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. A migrant who crossed illegally 25 years ago said he supported President-elect Donald Trump despite his plans for mass deportation.
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Overview

  • Gelacio Velazquez, an undocumented immigrant in Texas, supports President-elect Donald Trump for his economic policies.
  • Velazquez, who has lived in the U.S. for 25 years, is prepared to return to Mexico with his family if deported.
  • Trump has promised to implement mass deportations, a policy that Velazquez opposes despite his support for Trump.
  • Many Latino voters supported Trump in the recent election, highlighting a shift from traditional Democratic support.
  • Immigration advocacy groups warn that Trump's deportation plans could separate families and affect millions of U.S. citizens with undocumented relatives.