In a unique twist, the White House marked Valentine's Day by sharing a card on its X account dedicated to undocumented immigrants. The card features a pink background adorned with hearts, highlighting the stern faces of Donald Trump and Tom Homan, dubbed the border czar.
The card reads, "Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally and we will deport you," accompanying the two faces. While the tweet drew criticism from some who found it disrespectful and in poor taste, many others enjoyed it, responding with laughing emojis.
"Oh my God, I love Trump so much! Happy Valentine's Day, Mr. President," one woman commented. Another user remarked, "When the White House's X account posts things like this, we know America is back." A writer and photographer quipped, "This is quite the change from how previous administrations used this account, haha."
Despite the day's focus on love, a young woman criticized the post, saying, "For a day that's supposed to be about love, you're sure being hateful." As of now, the president has not shared anything on his platform, Truth Social.
The post reflects the Trump administration's immigration policy, which categorizes all undocumented immigrants as criminals subject to deportation, without distinguishing between those who have committed serious crimes and those who simply entered the country unlawfully.
"If you're a person, a foreigner entering the United States of America illegally, you are, by definition, a criminal, and thus, subject to deportation," stated White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
Tom Homan, known for his tough stance on illegal immigration, indicated in December that mass deportations would commence on the first day of the new administration. He admitted that this ambitious promise faces significant logistical and political challenges, such as the lack of infrastructure to house detained immigrants.
Homan also mentioned the need for a substantial increase in the number of agents and financial resources, as well as the acceleration of immigration court proceedings.
Understanding Trump's Immigration Policies
What was the White House's Valentine's Day card about?
The White House shared a Valentine's Day card focusing on undocumented immigrants, featuring Donald Trump and Tom Homan, with a message threatening deportation.
How did people react to the White House's post?
Reactions were mixed; while some found it disrespectful, others enjoyed it and expressed their support for Trump.
What challenges do Trump's immigration policies face?
Trump's immigration policies face logistical and political challenges, including insufficient infrastructure for detained immigrants and the need for more resources and agents.