Trump promised to deport a million illegal immigrants in his first year. Can he do it?

Published August 25, 2025 8:00am ET



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GLYNCO, Georgia — President Donald Trump promised to deport a million illegal immigrants during his first year in office — a sky-high figure the likes of which have never been seen.

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