Airfare: Leave US and get cash, plane tickets? Trump’s proposed plan for immigrants
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a new “self-deportation” program aimed at undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States illegally. Under this plan, immigrants who voluntarily choose to leave the country would receive financial assistance in the form of a stipend and a plane ticket to return to their home countries. Trump stated that the government would provide these resources to encourage voluntary departure rather than mass forced deportations.
Trump explained that the program would prioritize removing serious criminals, such as murderers, from the country, while offering a more lenient approach for others. Those who leave voluntarily and are deemed “good” or suitable could potentially be allowed to return to the U.S. legally in the future. He emphasized working with these individuals to facilitate their legal re-entry as quickly as possible if they qualify.
Additionally, Trump mentioned that this approach could help businesses like farms and hotels facing labor shortages by eventually allowing workers to return legally, thus supporting the economy. However, he did not provide detailed steps on how the legal re-entry process would be managed.
Trump’s proposed plan involves:
Offering cash stipends and plane tickets to undocumented immigrants who opt for voluntary self-deportation.
Focusing enforcement efforts on removing criminals first.
Supporting immigrants’ legal return to the U.S. if they meet certain criteria.
Assisting industries facing labor shortages by recommending workers for needed jobs.
Making the self-deportation process “comfortable” and supported by the government.
