Trump’s Promise to Shut Down U.S.-Mexico Border on Day One: What His Plan Means for 11 Million Undocumented Immigrants

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Republican candidate Donald Trump has vowed to close the U.S.-Mexico border "from day one" if he wins the presidency in 2024.

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During his nomination speech, Trump pledged to finish the border wall, a project he began during his first term.

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Immigrants were criminalized by Trump, who blamed them for rising crime and unemployment among African Americans and Hispanics.

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Trump claimed that undocumented immigrants are entering the U.S. from prisons and mental institutions abroad, bringing crime with them.

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Promising a crackdown, Trump vowed to launch the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, surpassing even Eisenhower's efforts.

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Trump highlighted tragic cases involving undocumented immigrants, including the murders of Jocelyn Nungaray and Rachel Morin, to support his stance.

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The former president criticized the current administration, alleging it has turned the U.S. into a "dumping ground" for criminals from around the world.

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Despite his harsh stance on immigration, Trump appealed to unity, claiming he runs for president to serve all Americans, not just a select group.

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Trump's speech in Milwaukee marked a continuation of his 2016 rhetoric, once again emphasizing the need to control illegal immigration to ensure U.S. prosperity.

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