In his first speech after being sworn in for a second, non-consecutive term, President Donald Trump promised a comprehensive crackdown on illegal immigration, vowing to send “millions and millions of criminal aliens” back to their home countries.
During his inauguration ceremony on Monday, Trump outlined a series of executive orders aimed at tackling what he described as the growing threat of illegal immigration.
He emphasized that his administration would take immediate action to halt illegal entries at the U.S.-Mexico border.
“Today, I will sign a set of historic executive orders,” Trump declared.
“These measures will mark the beginning of the full restoration of America and usher in a new era of common sense and lawfulness.”
Trump announced plans to declare a national emergency at the southern border to ensure that illegal immigration comes to a halt.
“All illegal entry will be stopped immediately, and we will begin the process of returning millions of criminal aliens to their countries of origin,” he said.
Additionally, the president reaffirmed his commitment to reinstating the controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy, under which asylum seekers would be required to stay in Mexico while awaiting their immigration court hearings in the U.S.
