Trump Defends Mass Deportations as Effort to 'Restore Government by the People'
President Trump emphasizes his administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants during CPAC speech, citing efforts to eliminate 'fraudsters' and 'illegal alien criminals.'
- President Donald Trump addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), highlighting mass deportations as a key policy of his administration.
- Trump described the deportations as part of an effort to 'drain the swamp' by removing undocumented immigrants and alleged 'fraudsters, cheaters, and globalists.'
- The Department of Homeland Security reported over 8,700 arrests related to immigration enforcement as of early February 2025.
- Nearly 300 migrants from Asia, deported by the U.S., were held in Panama under tight security before being repatriated, following agreements with Latin American nations.
- Some deported migrants expressed fears for their safety in their home countries, with reports of individuals attempting to send distress signals to journalists.
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