Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent immigration policy has drawn criticism from former President Donald Trump. Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with DeSantis’s plans, stating that the governor is essentially copying his own actions. DeSantis unveiled his strategy to address the border crisis during a visit to the southern border, where he outlined measures such as cracking down on sanctuary cities and completing the border wall. In addition, he aims to end the catch-and-release policy and reinstate Trump’s Remain in Mexico strategy. However, Trump was unimpressed by these announcements, emphasizing the similarities between DeSantis’s approach and his own past actions.
Trump Voices Disapproval of DeSantis’s Immigration Plan
Former President Donald Trump used the social media platform Truth Social to express his disapproval of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s immigration policy. Trump criticized DeSantis’s visit to the Texas border, referring to him as a “failed candidate” and claiming that his sole purpose was to reiterate policies already implemented by Trump himself. The former president argued that his policies had led to the strongest border in U.S. history and deemed DeSantis’s efforts a “total waste of time.”
DeSantis Addresses Existing Border Challenges
During an event in Eagle Pass, Texas, Governor Ron DeSantis outlined the pressing issues caused by what he referred to as Biden’s border crisis. DeSantis highlighted the danger posed by individuals on the government’s terrorist watch list and criminal aliens crossing the border, emphasizing that this is a significant problem. To tackle these challenges, DeSantis proposed granting full authority to state and local governments to enforce immigration law and designating cartels as transnational criminal organizations or foreign terrorists to increase federal control. He also suggested reevaluating the current rules of engagement on the southern border and considering the use of force if necessary.
Trump’s Immigration Plan
In a recent announcement, former President Donald Trump presented his own immigration policy proposal, vowing to effectively end birthright citizenship for illegal aliens from his first day in office. He stated that he would issue an executive order to federal agencies, outlining that children of illegal aliens would not automatically receive U.S. citizenship under a new interpretation of the law. This move adds to the ongoing debates surrounding immigration policy.