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Trump's Deportation Promise Sparks Controversy Over Immigration Stats

1/13/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a woman in Minneapolis on January 13, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump promised deporting illegal immigrants who committed serious crimes and 20 million undocumented immigrants.
The article argues those numbers reflect a misunderstanding of crime statistics, noting the prison population is under 2 million, while highlighting the complexity of voters’ beliefs about immigration.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a woman in Minneapolis on January 13, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump promised deporting illegal immigrants who committed serious crimes and 20 million undocumented immigrants.
The article argues those numbers reflect a misunderstanding of crime statistics, noting the prison population is under 2 million, while highlighting the complexity of voters’ beliefs about immigration.