President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping directive to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, ordering them to undertake what he described as “the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History,” targeting millions of undocumented immigrants residing in major American cities.
Our Nation’s ICE Officers have shown incredible strength, determination, and courage… ICE Officers are herewith ordered, by notice of this TRUTH, to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.
— Donald J. Trump, Truth Social
Focus on Major Cities
Trump’s message singles out cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York as primary targets for enforcement, labeling them “Democrat Power Centers” and claiming they serve as hubs for voter fraud and the expansion of what he calls the “Welfare State.” He alleges that these urban areas use undocumented immigrants to “cheat in Elections” and “rob good paying Jobs and Benefits” from American citizens.
“These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities,” Trump wrote. He further tied immigration enforcement to cultural and political critiques, referencing transgender rights and sanctuary city policies as examples of what he called “destructive ideology.”
Directive to Federal Agencies
In the same statement, Trump praised ICE, the FBI, DEA, ATF, and personnel in the Pentagon and State Department, urging them to collaborate on this national effort. He emphasized that “REAL Americans are cheering you on every day,” calling for an end to “Illegal Alien Crime, Conflict, and Chaos.”
That’s why I have directed my entire Administration to put every resource possible behind this effort, and reverse the tide of Mass Destruction Migration… Our Federal Government will continue to be focused on the REMIGRATION of Aliens to the places from where they came.
— Donald J. Trump, Truth Social
Political Implications
Trump’s statement comes as immigration remains a central issue in his 2025 presidential campaign, with the administration facing legal and political challenges over deportation policies, migrant detention facilities, and humanitarian concerns. Critics warn the scale of the operation could trigger international backlash and legal challenges from civil liberties groups.
While no formal executive order has been released, Trump’s use of Truth Social as a directive medium continues a trend of public-facing digital policy declarations that began during his first term. Immigration advocacy groups have condemned the language and called for congressional oversight.
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