Byron Donalds claims mass deportation cost ‘pales’ to that of immigrants staying

Published January 7, 2025 12:16pm ET



Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) explained that he supports the large-scale deportation effort promised by President-elect Donald Trump because it will save money.

Trump’s plan to pursue mass deportations has been met with criticisms of its cost. Donalds recommended that these criticisms go “ignored” because the alternative will only be more expensive.

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