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Trump's Deportation Strategy Faces GOP and Public Backlash

3/11/2026

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White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair urged House Republicans to drop 'mass deportations' rhetoric and target violent criminals.
A January Politico poll shows 49% of Americans view U.S. President Donald Trump's mass deportation approach as too aggressive, including 20% of his 2024 supporters.
Since Trump took office, about 2.5 million illegal migrants have left the United States, with over 605,000 deported by DHS.

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White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair urged House Republicans to drop 'mass deportations' rhetoric and target violent criminals.
A January Politico poll shows 49% of Americans view U.S. President Donald Trump's mass deportation approach as too aggressive, including 20% of his 2024 supporters.
Since Trump took office, about 2.5 million illegal migrants have left the United States, with over 605,000 deported by DHS.