A change in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security is a good time to assess what should change and what shouldn’t when it comes to two of President Donald Trump’s top campaign promises: border security and mass deportations.
The Trump administration very quickly and successfully secured the border in its first year. Maintaining this is imperative to prevent additional national security,...
The strongest version of this narrative frames mass deportations as a necessary step to restore the rule of law, protect national security, and alleviate economic burdens on American taxpayers. It credits the Trump administration with successfully securing the border and argues that expanding deportation efforts is a logical next step to fulfill campaign promises. The piece also highlights the importance of transparency in reporting deportation numbers to build public confidence in DHS operation...