In Social Media Campaign, Trump Calls on Illegal Immigrants to Self-Deport

The president said that individuals who voluntarily leave will be able to ‘potentially’ be able to return in the future.
In Social Media Campaign, Trump Calls on Illegal Immigrants to Self-Deport
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on March 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik /Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump on March 18 urged immigrants living in the United States to voluntarily “self-deport” rather than face possible immigration enforcement, as part of a social media campaign.

“People in our country illegally can self-deport the easy way, or they can get deported the hard way. And that’s not pleasant,” Trump said in a video uploaded to social media platform X on March 18.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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