Why it matters: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is already $1 billion over budget by one estimate, with more than three months left in the fiscal year. That’s alarmed lawmakers in both parties — and raised the possibility of Trump clawing funds from agencies to feed ICE.

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    So at 1 billion dollars to deport 250k people, many of which are actually us citizens, it will be a mere 44 billion to deport every illegal immigrant according to recent estimates. It will also lead to a huge reduction in tax revenue, and increase in the price of both goods and labor.

    Great investment if you hate America

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      their hate for minorities is greater than whatever positive emotions they can have towards the country.

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        18 hours ago

        Pissed about His whole FCK life with all this historical fails He immediately began destroying the US in 2016…

        2020 were further preparations… with allegations of stolen election… January 6, etc. … that in 2024 there will not be a single statement about election manipulation, although it is certain that it was manipulated.

        Moreover, most of Biden’s proposals were blocked by Republicans… seems more like a deliberate pawn sacrifice so that one has something to complain about afterwards for the supporters