UPDATE: New reports reveal that former President Donald Trump‘s bold promise to deport one million illegal immigrants is falling dramatically short, with insiders claiming the actual number is closer to 467,000. This shocking revelation raises serious questions about the integrity of the data provided by Kristi Noem‘s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid a growing crisis within the administration.
Just months into Trump’s second term, the DHS boasted of removing over 2.5 million migrants, with 600,000 deported directly from within the country. However, sources within ICE challenge these figures, stating that the bulk of DHS’s claims stem from unreliable self-deportation estimates. Experts suggest that actual self-deportations are far less than reported, casting doubt on the administration’s narrative.
According to an ICE insider, the administration’s inflated numbers depend heavily on dubious self-deportation claims, with Dr. Tara Watson of the Brookings Institution stating, “It’s very unlikely that that many people have self-deported.” She estimates the number is more accurately in the low hundreds of thousands, contradicting the DHS’s assertions.
The DHS’s methodology relies on data from the Current Population Survey (CPS), which surveys a mere 60,000 households monthly, leaving room for significant inaccuracies. Michelle Mittelstadt from the Migration Policy Institute warns that the survey’s limited scope could lead to misleading conclusions about the immigrant population in the U.S.
As frustrations mount over Noem’s performance, insiders indicate that Trump’s administration is growing increasingly impatient. Reports suggest that Noem’s failure to execute the promised mass deportations could lead to her ouster, with potential replacements already being discussed, including former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Critics argue that the administration’s reliance on self-reported data to substantiate deportation claims is fundamentally flawed. Without consistent and transparent reporting on immigration enforcement, the public remains in the dark about the true state of deportations under Trump’s leadership. A November report from the Heritage Foundation highlighted the discrepancies in DHS’s claims, noting that the administration is “substantially off pace” to meet its deportation goals.
The urgency of this situation is underscored as the White House grapples with mounting pressure from both supporters and critics. With deportation numbers lagging behind those from the previous administration, Trump’s promise to “make America great again” faces significant scrutiny as the end of the year approaches.
As speculation swirls regarding Noem’s future in the administration and the integrity of the DHS’s data, the public is left to wonder: can Trump deliver on his promises, or will this be another broken pledge? The implications of these revelations extend beyond politics, impacting countless lives and shaping the future of immigration policy in the United States.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
