In a recent interview on ABC’s This Week, former presidential candidate and Trump supporter Vivek Ramaswamy endorsed Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations, framing it as a “pragmatic approach” to address illegal immigration. Ramaswamy explained that the proposal primarily targets illegal immigrants with criminal records, which he claims could result in “the largest mass deportation in history.” He strongly advocated for cutting all federal support for illegal immigration, stating, “Not an iota, not a cent of government spending should go to subsidize this.”
Ramaswamy’s endorsement echoes a broader stance he believes many Americans share on immigration reform. He criticized the current legal immigration system as broken, stressing the importance of restoring rule of law. Ramaswamy proposed that cutting off federal aid to sanctuary cities and other supports for undocumented immigrants could lead to “self-deportations by the millions.”
When questioned about “Dreamers”—those brought to the U.S. as children without legal documentation—Ramaswamy reiterated his hardline position, stating that those who entered the country illegally should not be permitted to stay. “If your first act of entering this country broke the law, that doesn’t allow you to remain in this country,” he stated.
Ramaswamy’s comments arrive as Trump’s administration is expected to prioritize its immigration agenda. He has also expressed interest in a potential role in a future Trump administration, with the aim of making a significant impact on U.S. policy.
