Trump announces new voluntary return plan for illegal immigrants
Donald Trump has announced a new support programme for illegal immigrants who wish to voluntarily leave the USA. The President will offer them financial assistance and airline tickets to return to their countries of origin. The "self-deportation" initiative aims to facilitate legal return to the USA for "valued" individuals.
What should you know?
- "Self-deportation" programme: Donald Trump announced that illegal immigrants will receive financial support and airline tickets to return to their countries of origin.
- Possibility of legal return: Individuals considered "valued" will be able to return to the USA legally if they meet certain criteria.
- Focus on criminals: The Trump administration is concentrating on deporting individuals who have committed serious crimes.
What are the programme details?
President Donald Trump of the USA has announced a new programme aimed at supporting illegal immigrants in returning to their countries of origin. Under "self-deportation," immigrants will receive financial assistance and airline tickets. Trump emphasised that individuals considered "valued" will be able to return to the USA legally.
During an interview with the Spanish-language version of Fox News "Noticias," Trump noted that his administration is focusing on deporting individuals who have committed serious crimes. For other immigrants, he plans to implement a programme that will be comfortable for them and allow for legal return to the USA.
Who can benefit from the programme?
Trump explained that the "self-deportation" programme will be available to individuals who have not committed serious crimes. The President of the USA emphasised that he wants workers residing illegally in the USA to leave and return with legal residency permits.
During the interview, Trump referred to the case of a Mexican who has been living illegally in the USA for more than 20 years. The President stated that he sees in him someone he would like to keep in the country.
