Trump is trying to seal the border while his czar ‘tempers’ expectations for mass deportations - Trump has pledged to close the border and begin deportations on ‘day one’ — but it’s unclear how

President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan has privately told Republican lawmakers to temper their expectations for the incoming administration’s initial deportation operation, citing limited resources,

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders, including on border security, deportations and more, starting Day One of the new White House.

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's incoming border czar, said mass deportations of undocumented migrants will include workplace enforcement operations. Homan also said the administration is planning to close the Darien Gap in Panama through which many migrants pass.

The plans largely depend on the resources and funds available to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which historically has had budget shortfalls.

Experts warn that the mass deportations planned by Trump, anticipated since the beginning of his presidency, may affect inflation and price increases in the US, reports CNBC. In 2024, inflation in the US decreased,

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar" is mulling over a "fresh idea" to help enforce the nation's immigration laws — creating a hotline that would allow Americans to report undocumented immigrants who they believe have committed crimes.