Trump Doubles Down Despite National Protests

Donald Trump isn’t backing down. As protests erupt nationwide, he has only escalated his immigration crackdown. Labeling his critics “radical Democrat politicians,” Trump declared his mission: to carry out the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history.

ICE Arrest Surge: From 650 to 3,000 Daily

Public outrage continues to grow over recent ICE raids. But Trump remains focused. He praised the agency’s aggressive actions and vowed to expand them even further.

Stephen Miller, Trump’s top immigration advisor, revealed that ICE plans to increase daily arrests from 650 to at least 3,000. This massive ramp-up is part of what Trump calls the “toughest crackdown on immigration in U.S. history.”

Social Media Post Signals Aggressive Action

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stood by ICE, praising officers for their “strength, determination, and courage.” He claimed they face “violence, harassment, and threats” from political opponents—but emphasized that nothing would stop them from fulfilling their mission.

He issued a direct order to ICE:

“Do all in your power to achieve the single largest mass deportation program in history.”

Targeting Major U.S. Cities

Trump didn’t hold back. He warned that ICE will ramp up deportations in three major cities: Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. According to him, these cities house “millions upon millions of illegal aliens.”

He accused Democrats of using undocumented immigrants to expand their voter base, cheat elections, and increase dependency on government programs—at the expense of American workers.

Att.ack.ing Critics and Cultural Divides

Trump lashed out at his opponents, calling them “radical left Democrats” who “hate our country” and want to “destroy our inner cities.” He connected immigration with broader cultural issues, slamming open borders, transgender rights, and men participating in women’s sports.

“Get the Job Done”

Closing his statement, Trump pledged to use every available resource. He called on ICE, Border Patrol, the FBI, DEA, ATF, and other agencies to fully commit to the operation.

Millions at Risk

Previously, Trump told TIME he aimed to deport up to 15 million people and didn’t rule out using the military—despite legal restrictions. Senator J.D. Vance proposed starting with 1 million.

By April 2025, Trump’s administration claimed 140,000 people had already been deported. However, independent estimates suggest the number could be closer to 70,000.