Newt Gingrich Criticizes Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans, Warns of Public Backlash

The former House Speaker argues that mass deportations could erode public support and calls for a more nuanced approach to immigration policy.

Newt Gingrich cautioned that public support for President-elect Trump's proposed mass deportations could falter if stories of families being separated gain traction.
Gingrich described deporting individuals like Dreamers, who have grown up in the U.S. and contributed to society, as 'nonsense' and called for granting them legal status.
Trump's administration plans to prioritize deportations of undocumented individuals with criminal records but has also suggested targeting documented immigrants, drawing criticism and concerns of chaos.
Gingrich emphasized the importance of distinguishing between illegal immigration and the contributions of legal immigrants, citing historical examples in his PBS documentary 'Journey to America.'
He warned that extreme measures on immigration could alienate public sentiment, referencing Abraham Lincoln's belief in the power of popular support for political initiatives.