Senator Calls for Mass Deportations in the US
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, is advocating for immigration enforcement to take precedence over initiatives like tax cuts or deregulation. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Lindsey Graham has emphasized the need to approach immigration enforcement as a national security issue.
Senator Graham has called for the United States to strengthen its border with Mexico and initiate mass deportations swiftly, citing national security concerns. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, the South Carolina Republican, who chairs the Senate Budget Committee, discussed the upcoming budget reconciliation bill.
“I’m very worried that if we don’t put border first and get it done, it’s going to be a nightmare for our national security,” Graham remarked during the conversation with Maria Bartiromo. He highlighted the issue of illegal immigration, stating, “We’ve got millions of illegal immigrants that President Trump has promised to deport, and he should. Why are we doing mass deportation? Because we had mass illegal immigration.”
However, he pointed out that the estimated $100 billion cost for constructing the border wall and increasing immigration enforcement would be a difficult hurdle, noting, “there’s no way in hell Democrats are going to give us $100 billion for mass deportation.”
Throughout the discussion, Graham expressed concern about delays in addressing border security, stating, “I will support whatever gets us over the line, but I am worried about delay when it comes to border security. Delay equals danger.” He advocated for military spending increases and cautioned his peers against making border security a bargaining chip in tax policy discussions, warning, “You’re playing Russian roulette with our national security.”
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, highlighted the party’s agenda, which includes “dismantling the deep state” along with tax cuts and regulatory reductions to enhance U.S. manufacturing. He characterized border security, tax cuts, and deregulation as critical focuses for the forthcoming administration.
Despite Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, the Republican Party secured only a slim majority in both the House and Senate. They are currently developing a funding bill that would be processed through the reconciliation method, allowing it to advance without Democratic votes.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
Senator Graham has called for the United States to strengthen its border with Mexico and initiate mass deportations swiftly, citing national security concerns. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, the South Carolina Republican, who chairs the Senate Budget Committee, discussed the upcoming budget reconciliation bill.
“I’m very worried that if we don’t put border first and get it done, it’s going to be a nightmare for our national security,” Graham remarked during the conversation with Maria Bartiromo. He highlighted the issue of illegal immigration, stating, “We’ve got millions of illegal immigrants that President Trump has promised to deport, and he should. Why are we doing mass deportation? Because we had mass illegal immigration.”
However, he pointed out that the estimated $100 billion cost for constructing the border wall and increasing immigration enforcement would be a difficult hurdle, noting, “there’s no way in hell Democrats are going to give us $100 billion for mass deportation.”
Throughout the discussion, Graham expressed concern about delays in addressing border security, stating, “I will support whatever gets us over the line, but I am worried about delay when it comes to border security. Delay equals danger.” He advocated for military spending increases and cautioned his peers against making border security a bargaining chip in tax policy discussions, warning, “You’re playing Russian roulette with our national security.”
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, highlighted the party’s agenda, which includes “dismantling the deep state” along with tax cuts and regulatory reductions to enhance U.S. manufacturing. He characterized border security, tax cuts, and deregulation as critical focuses for the forthcoming administration.
Despite Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, the Republican Party secured only a slim majority in both the House and Senate. They are currently developing a funding bill that would be processed through the reconciliation method, allowing it to advance without Democratic votes.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
