Over the course of the 2024 campaign, Donald Trump mentioned several ways he planned to attack the problem of illegal immigration. Those include a 25 percent tariff on Mexico, finishing the border wall, and mass deportation.
Yesterday, the One Click Survey asked readers which one of those was most appealing.
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Here is a sampling of the comments we received from our readers after they voted in the survey.
“We should actually use all of these plans simultaneously. However, we have got to deport these illegals, so we can reduce the financial burdens in our hospitals, schools, jails, and communities.” – Susan Valliant
“Even though I selected ‘tariffs,’ I believe even more important than any of these 3 choices is to do away with incentives. … When their ability to obtain substance is removed, they will not only stop coming, but I believe many will return of their own volition.” – Michael Baker
“I replied, ‘finish the wall’; however, all three are of equal importance. We must protect our citizenry from what most assuredly is an invasion, and it does not matter that there are illegal aliens from all over the world: they are just taking advantage of the Biden/Harris chaos.” – Liz Alewine
“Mass deportations might be the best way to begin. However, we also need to charge a fee for monies sent to foreign countries, implement e-verify and penalize all who hire illegal aliens, and we need to immediately cease ALL government programs for illegals. Many would self-deport.” – Bonnie Wallace
“The wall is a start; the Mexican tariffs will help, but we must first remove all illegally here to send a strong message: ‘we welcome immigrants who come legally, but those who don’t will be sent back to whence they came!’” – Dave Dorsey
“President Eisenhower had a mass deportation of illegals. He called it Operation Wetback. He used military tactics to get the job done. It can be done, and President Trump will do it even better!” – Lisa Kalies
“We had mass INVASION… Why not ‘Mass Deportation’!?” – John Makow
“We have to block the illegal entry into this nation. This may mean also fining all the nations that have citizens here now, through the use of tariffs and no more American aid. Finishing the wall does not mean that deportations can not start now.” – Greg Reinhart
“Mass deportation immediately.” – Karen Stinnett
“We must finish the wall IMMEDIATELY to stop the problem from continuing to grow.” – Sandra Grove
“Although I checked ‘build the wall,’ it will take a more holistic and exhaustive approach which will include mass deportation and if Mexico doesn’t cooperate, tariffs or other consequences.” – Mark Bigley
“Tough choice, but I think mass deportation is a top priority. We simply MUST get these illegals OUT so they quit draining our resources and especially get rid of the illegals that are part of the gangs.” – Roger Taylor
