US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.&nbsp;

Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security.

Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final.

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<h2>ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA</h2>

Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver.&nbsp;

He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation.&nbsp;

Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tulsi-gabbard-newly-elected-trumps-spy-chief-served-in-us-military-for-over-two-decades-776235">Also read: Tulsi Gabbard, newly-appointed Trump's spy chief, served in US military for over two decades</a>

But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East.

The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden).&nbsp;

The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik.

Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance.&nbsp;

<h2>TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE&nbsp;</h2>

Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them.&nbsp;

The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment.&nbsp;

Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office.

Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents.&nbsp;

More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases.

Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department.

<h2>THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY</h2>

Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this.

Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office.&nbsp;

For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US. 
Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration.

<h2>SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT</h2>

Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-20-tulsi-gabbard-nominated-to-head-us-intelligence-matt-gaetz-to-lead-justice-department-775994">Also read: Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department</a> 
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Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency.&nbsp;

There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him.

<h2>FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS</h2>

Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs.&nbsp;

Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office.&nbsp;

He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing.

This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts.&nbsp;

Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East.

Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations.

Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab.

<h2>GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS?</h2>

The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut.

<h2>ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES?</h2>

Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes.&nbsp;

For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'.

Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors.&nbsp;

<h2>HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC?</h2>

At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines.

<h2>BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP?</h2>

Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda.

This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation.

Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases. Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security. Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final. WATCH- Trump's Cabinet: Congressman Matt Gaetz Named As Attorney General × ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver. He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation. Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard, newly-appointed Trump's spy chief, served in US military for over two decades But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East. The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden). The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik. Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance. TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them. The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment. Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office. Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents. More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases. Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department. THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this. Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office. For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US. Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration. SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office. Also read: Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency. There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him. FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs. Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office. He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing. This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts. Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East. Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations. Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab. GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS? The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut. ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES? Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes. For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'. Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors. HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC? At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines. BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP? Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda. This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval. Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation. Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.

Trump 2.0: What will his 'revenge cabinet' do to the US and world? Who can stop him?

In speech after speech during his long campaign to win a second term in the White House, Donald Trump railed against foreigners living in the country without authorisation and warned that uncontrolled immigration was “poisoning the blood of our country” and must be stopped.

After his stunning victory over Democrat Kamala Harris, Trump is set to move back into the White House on 20 January 2025, time to show that he is a man of his words. “On day one, we will begin the largest deportation operation in American history,” he often told his rallies, to thunderous applause.

At the Republican Party’s National Convention in July, delegates waved a sea of large posters saying MASS DEPORTATION NOW, a reflection of widespread anti-immigrant feeling in a party whose leader, Donald Trump, has described illegal&nbsp; immigrants as “vermin.” &nbsp;

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-says-not-everyone-is-welcome-as-trump-20-mass-deportations-looms-775753">Canada says 'not everyone is welcome' as Trump 2.0 mass deportations loom</a>

The election results showed that anti-immigrant sentiment is widespread and not restricted to Republicans.

Trump, who made immigration the key issue of his campaign, became the first Republican in two decades to win both the popular vote—just under 75 million—and the Electoral Council, which, in America’s antiquated electoral system, decides the winner.

What happens on Day One of the mass deportation pledge? Trump is expected to sign a string of executive orders to roll back legal entry programmes designed by President Joe Biden, make it easier to arrest immigrants with no criminal records, move troops to the southern border and renew construction of the 2,000-mile border with Mexico.

Trump already has named a “border czar,” Tom Homan, who was acting chief of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for two years in Trump’s first term before retiring. He will be backed by Stephen Milller, the architect of Trump’s anti-immigration measures, who has been named White House deputy chief of staff.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Regarded as a white nationalist by critics from the left and moderate Republicans, Miller is driven by the idea that “America is for America and Americans only,” as he put it at Trump’s last rally before the elections at New York City’s Madison Square Gardens.

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-announces-tom-homan-as-border-czar-to-handle-deportation-of-illegal-aliens-775269">Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as 'border czar' to handle 'deportation of illegal aliens'</a>

Trump, now president-elect, has given few details on exactly what he plans for the biggest mass deportation in American history. But Miller and “Americans only” radicals have painted a picture of what they have in mind for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants already in the country.

There will be raids on workplaces across the country and those caught in dragnets will be taken to what Miller has described as “large staging grounds” where they will await removal to their countries of origin. &nbsp;

According to Homan, in a television interview, the priority will be on “public-safety threats and national security threats…targeted arrests and worksite enforcement operations.” He dismissed fears of mass sweeps of neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

Trump has never put a figure on his deportation project and sidestepped questions on how to handle cases involving “mixed-status families” of undocumented immigrants with children or siblings who are US citizens by virtue of having been born in the country.

Birthright citizenship is anchored in the US Constitution. Anti-immigration radicals complained about “anchor babies” in Trump’s first term, and there has been right-wing debate about the feasibility of ending birthright citizenship.

It would require a constitutional amendment and the chances of that are zero even though Republicans now control all three pillars of the government – the presidency, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. &nbsp;

While the United States is host to more immigrants than any other country, how to handle the influx of newcomers has been subject to debate for decades. In theory, it should not be difficult to find a solution. There has long been agreement among politicians of all stripes on one issue -- the country’s immigration system is broken. It is a case of extremely rare unanimity in a deeply divided country.

The closest America’s dysfunctional government came to fix a key part of the problem – the porous border with Mexico – came in April when weeks of negotiations by senators led by a staunch Republican, James Lankford from the state of Oklahoma, agreed on a b-partisan bill that would have provided some of the biggest changes in immigration law in decades.

Bowing to pressure from Trump, who wanted to use a crisis at the border as a campaign issue to paint Democrats as weak on border security, Republican senators killed the bill. &nbsp;

Trump then stepped up anti-immigrant rhetoric in a way that created the impression that all undocumented immigrants were criminals, from rapists and murderers to people who, in the city of Springfield, Ohio, stole and ate the dogs and cats of the people who lived there.

The figure most often touted for the number of deportations planned is one million per year for the first year, with more to come later. In theory, it looks difficult but achievable. In practice, “it’s a campaign fever dream,” said Roberto Suro, an immigration expert and professor at the University of Southern California School of Public Policy. Why?

The legal obstacles for removals of that magnitude at a relatively fast pace are formidable. So are the logistics.

Undocumented immigrants caught in the planned dragnet have the right to due process, including a court hearing before their removal. Under the system now in place, the decision on deportation is left to an immigration judge.

According to the Department of Justice, there are now only 700 judges dealing with a backlog of 3.7 million cases. That works out at 5,300 cases per judge. The Congressional Research Service has estimated it would take about 1,000 additional judges to tackle the current backlog by 2032.

In other words, for Trump to fulfil his promise his administration would have to engineer a gigantic expansion of the immigration court system. How he would raise a large army of new judges has yet to be explained.

Finding and tracking down undocumented immigrants, including through large-scale worksite raids, would be the job of ICE agents. &nbsp;

Their number, now around 20,000, would have to be vastly increased, perhaps doubled or tripled. Recruiting that many agents in time for Trump to take office is as unlikely as raising a sizeable army of immigration judges. &nbsp;

These are just two of the obstacles experts cite as reasons for scepticism over the prospect of major action early in Trump’s new term. Day One is more likely to feature images of Trump holding aloft a signed executive order than unauthorised immigrants herded into buses.

No matter how the Greatest Mass Deportation in American history evolves later in the new administration, it is a safe bet that it will be far from the spirit of the famous 1883 poem engraved at the bottom of New York’s Statue of Liberty.

The poem’s most memorable lines: &nbsp;

“Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me”

In speech after speech during his long campaign to win a second term in the White House, Donald Trump railed against foreigners living in the country without authorisation and warned that uncontrolled immigration was “poisoning the blood of our country” and must be stopped.

In speech after speech during his long campaign to win a second term in the White House, Donald Trump railed against foreigners living in the country without authorisation and warned that uncontrolled immigration was “poisoning the blood of our country” and must be stopped. After his stunning victory over Democrat Kamala Harris, Trump is set to move back into the White House on 20 January 2025, time to show that he is a man of his words. “On day one, we will begin the largest deportation operation in American history,” he often told his rallies, to thunderous applause. At the Republican Party’s National Convention in July, delegates waved a sea of large posters saying MASS DEPORTATION NOW, a reflection of widespread anti-immigrant feeling in a party whose leader, Donald Trump, has described illegal immigrants as “vermin.” Also read | Canada says 'not everyone is welcome' as Trump 2.0 mass deportations loom The election results showed that anti-immigrant sentiment is widespread and not restricted to Republicans. Trump, who made immigration the key issue of his campaign, became the first Republican in two decades to win both the popular vote—just under 75 million—and the Electoral Council, which, in America’s antiquated electoral system, decides the winner. What happens on Day One of the mass deportation pledge? Trump is expected to sign a string of executive orders to roll back legal entry programmes designed by President Joe Biden, make it easier to arrest immigrants with no criminal records, move troops to the southern border and renew construction of the 2,000-mile border with Mexico. Trump already has named a “border czar,” Tom Homan, who was acting chief of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for two years in Trump’s first term before retiring. He will be backed by Stephen Milller, the architect of Trump’s anti-immigration measures, who has been named White House deputy chief of staff. Regarded as a white nationalist by critics from the left and moderate Republicans, Miller is driven by the idea that “America is for America and Americans only,” as he put it at Trump’s last rally before the elections at New York City’s Madison Square Gardens. Also read | Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as 'border czar' to handle 'deportation of illegal aliens' Trump, now president-elect, has given few details on exactly what he plans for the biggest mass deportation in American history. But Miller and “Americans only” radicals have painted a picture of what they have in mind for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants already in the country. There will be raids on workplaces across the country and those caught in dragnets will be taken to what Miller has described as “large staging grounds” where they will await removal to their countries of origin. According to Homan, in a television interview, the priority will be on “public-safety threats and national security threats…targeted arrests and worksite enforcement operations.” He dismissed fears of mass sweeps of neighbourhoods. Trump has never put a figure on his deportation project and sidestepped questions on how to handle cases involving “mixed-status families” of undocumented immigrants with children or siblings who are US citizens by virtue of having been born in the country. Birthright citizenship is anchored in the US Constitution. Anti-immigration radicals complained about “anchor babies” in Trump’s first term, and there has been right-wing debate about the feasibility of ending birthright citizenship. It would require a constitutional amendment and the chances of that are zero even though Republicans now control all three pillars of the government – the presidency, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. While the United States is host to more immigrants than any other country, how to handle the influx of newcomers has been subject to debate for decades. In theory, it should not be difficult to find a solution. There has long been agreement among politicians of all stripes on one issue -- the country’s immigration system is broken. It is a case of extremely rare unanimity in a deeply divided country. The closest America’s dysfunctional government came to fix a key part of the problem – the porous border with Mexico – came in April when weeks of negotiations by senators led by a staunch Republican, James Lankford from the state of Oklahoma, agreed on a b-partisan bill that would have provided some of the biggest changes in immigration law in decades. Bowing to pressure from Trump, who wanted to use a crisis at the border as a campaign issue to paint Democrats as weak on border security, Republican senators killed the bill. Trump then stepped up anti-immigrant rhetoric in a way that created the impression that all undocumented immigrants were criminals, from rapists and murderers to people who, in the city of Springfield, Ohio, stole and ate the dogs and cats of the people who lived there. The figure most often touted for the number of deportations planned is one million per year for the first year, with more to come later. In theory, it looks difficult but achievable. In practice, “it’s a campaign fever dream,” said Roberto Suro, an immigration expert and professor at the University of Southern California School of Public Policy. Why? The legal obstacles for removals of that magnitude at a relatively fast pace are formidable. So are the logistics. Undocumented immigrants caught in the planned dragnet have the right to due process, including a court hearing before their removal. Under the system now in place, the decision on deportation is left to an immigration judge. According to the Department of Justice, there are now only 700 judges dealing with a backlog of 3.7 million cases. That works out at 5,300 cases per judge. The Congressional Research Service has estimated it would take about 1,000 additional judges to tackle the current backlog by 2032. In other words, for Trump to fulfil his promise his administration would have to engineer a gigantic expansion of the immigration court system. How he would raise a large army of new judges has yet to be explained. Finding and tracking down undocumented immigrants, including through large-scale worksite raids, would be the job of ICE agents. Their number, now around 20,000, would have to be vastly increased, perhaps doubled or tripled. Recruiting that many agents in time for Trump to take office is as unlikely as raising a sizeable army of immigration judges. These are just two of the obstacles experts cite as reasons for scepticism over the prospect of major action early in Trump’s new term. Day One is more likely to feature images of Trump holding aloft a signed executive order than unauthorised immigrants herded into buses. No matter how the Greatest Mass Deportation in American history evolves later in the new administration, it is a safe bet that it will be far from the spirit of the famous 1883 poem engraved at the bottom of New York’s Statue of Liberty. The poem’s most memorable lines: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me”

Trump’s mass deportation project — easier said than done

Donald Trump has nominated two controversial figures for key roles. The US president-elect has picked Tulsi Gabbard, the Democrat turned Republican who questioned US intelligence, to lead the same department. His other pick is firebrand lawmaker Matt Gaetz, whom he nominated as his pick for attorney general. The Congressman is a staunch defender of the president-elect and a vocal critic of what he calls “weaponised” government.

<h2>Who is Tulsi Gabbard?</h2>

Gabbard is a former Democrat and military veteran known for her outspoken anti-interventionist views, and she’s been tapped to lead US intelligence. She has direct experience with war, having served in Iraq with the Army National Guard of her native Hawaii.

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As per AFP, Gabbard’s journey to this appointment has been anything but conventional. A Democrat-turned-Republican, she has built a reputation as an establishment sceptic, often at odds with both parties. Gabbard has spoken against US intelligence findings in the past, notably questioning presidents, including Trump, on reports like the one on chemical attacks in Syria, and has condemned what she views as America’s “regime change wars.”

<h2>Who is Matt Gaetz?</h2>

Congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for the US Attorney General, is known for his fierce loyalty to Trump and is believed to have been well-placed to make good on Trump's threats of revenge against political foes.

Posting on social media, the US president-elect wrote, “Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponisation of our Justice System. Matt will end Weaponised Government… and restore Americans' badly shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department.”

A US congressman since 2017, he is among Trump's most controversial picks. 
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While Trump touts him as a bold choice to “restore faith” in the Justice Department, Gaetz is no stranger to legal and ethical troubles and has an unresolved House ethics investigation. He is allegedly involved in a Justice department — which he will now head — probe into sex trafficking and obstruction of justice.

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Gaetz has dismissed the probe as a “political payback exercise” and “uncomfortably nosy.”

Scepticism about his nomination remains high. According to a CNN report, citing unnamed sources, there was “an audible gasp” when House Republicans meeting behind closed doors were informed of Gaetz's nomination.

Some senators have already expressed doubts. Speaking to Scripps News, Republican Party's Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski said: “Do you think he's a serious candidate? Not as far as I'm concerned.”

While another Senator, Susan Collins, said she was “shocked” by the announcement.

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump has nominated two controversial figures for key roles. The US president-elect has picked Tulsi Gabbard, the Democrat turned Republican who questioned US intelligence, to lead the same department.

Donald Trump has nominated two controversial figures for key roles. The US president-elect has picked Tulsi Gabbard, the Democrat turned Republican who questioned US intelligence, to lead the same department. His other pick is firebrand lawmaker Matt Gaetz, whom he nominated as his pick for attorney general. The Congressman is a staunch defender of the president-elect and a vocal critic of what he calls “weaponised” government. Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Gabbard is a former Democrat and military veteran known for her outspoken anti-interventionist views, and she’s been tapped to lead US intelligence. She has direct experience with war, having served in Iraq with the Army National Guard of her native Hawaii. Also read | Could Trump save TikTok? President-elect might try to block US ban, say allies: Report As per AFP, Gabbard’s journey to this appointment has been anything but conventional. A Democrat-turned-Republican, she has built a reputation as an establishment sceptic, often at odds with both parties. Gabbard has spoken against US intelligence findings in the past, notably questioning presidents, including Trump, on reports like the one on chemical attacks in Syria, and has condemned what she views as America’s “regime change wars.” Who is Matt Gaetz? Congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for the US Attorney General, is known for his fierce loyalty to Trump and is believed to have been well-placed to make good on Trump's threats of revenge against political foes. Posting on social media, the US president-elect wrote, “Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponisation of our Justice System. Matt will end Weaponised Government… and restore Americans' badly shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department.” A US congressman since 2017, he is among Trump's most controversial picks. While Trump touts him as a bold choice to “restore faith” in the Justice Department, Gaetz is no stranger to legal and ethical troubles and has an unresolved House ethics investigation. He is allegedly involved in a Justice department — which he will now head — probe into sex trafficking and obstruction of justice. Also read | 'Looking forward to smooth transition,' Trump, Biden hold historic meet at White House Gaetz has dismissed the probe as a “political payback exercise” and “uncomfortably nosy.” Scepticism about his nomination remains high. According to a CNN report, citing unnamed sources, there was “an audible gasp” when House Republicans meeting behind closed doors were informed of Gaetz's nomination. Some senators have already expressed doubts. Speaking to Scripps News, Republican Party's Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski said: “Do you think he's a serious candidate? Not as far as I'm concerned.” While another Senator, Susan Collins, said she was “shocked” by the announcement. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department

Melania Trump, the incoming First Lady during Donald Trump’s second term, has plans to balance her duties in Washington, DC, with family time in New York and Florida.

According to an insider at Mar-a-Lago, her focus will be on her son, Barron, who’s currently attending New York University.

<h2>On her terms</h2>

“Melania will be the First Lady, but on her terms,” the source told The NY Post, indicating she intends to keep her involvement selective.

“She’ll do the big events. But no ladies’ tea and no — or very few — interviews.”

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Reportedly, while Melania will participate in “big events,” she’ll avoid more traditional First Lady commitments like “ladies’ tea and no — or very few — interviews”.

“She views winning as the main show,” the source added, explaining that “the rest she’ll do as she pleases”, balancing her roles as mother, wife, and First Lady.

“Melania will be a part-time first lady — while being a full-time mother and wife.”

<h2>Empty nester?</h2>

Melania in September told Fox News that she respects his decision to live in New York and is hopeful for his experience, noting that “his life is very different than any other 18, 19-year-old.”

Despite primarily living in their Florida mansion, Mar-a-Lago, the Trumps still maintain their residence in Trump Tower in Manhattan, where Barron, 18, has started his college journey at New York University.

“I could not say I’m an empty nester. I don’t feel that way,” she said in an interview.

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“It was his decision to come here, that he wants to be in New York, study in New York, and live in his home and I respect that.

“He’s enjoying his college days. I hope he will have a great experience because his life is very different than any other 18, 19-year-old child,” she added.

Reflecting on the upcoming term, she noted feeling less pressure, saying, “This time is different. I have much more experience and much more knowledge.”

“I was in the White House before. When you go in, you know exactly what to expect,” she said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Melania Trump, the incoming First Lady during Donald Trump’s second term, has plans to balance her duties in Washington, DC, with family time in New York and Florida.

Melania Trump, the incoming First Lady during Donald Trump’s second term, has plans to balance her duties in Washington, DC, with family time in New York and Florida. According to an insider at Mar-a-Lago, her focus will be on her son, Barron, who’s currently attending New York University. On her terms “Melania will be the First Lady, but on her terms,” the source told The NY Post, indicating she intends to keep her involvement selective. “She’ll do the big events. But no ladies’ tea and no — or very few — interviews.” Also read | 'Obvious political retribution': FBI raids Polymarket CEO's home days after platform predicted Trump's win Reportedly, while Melania will participate in “big events,” she’ll avoid more traditional First Lady commitments like “ladies’ tea and no — or very few — interviews”. “She views winning as the main show,” the source added, explaining that “the rest she’ll do as she pleases”, balancing her roles as mother, wife, and First Lady. “Melania will be a part-time first lady — while being a full-time mother and wife.” Empty nester? Melania in September told Fox News that she respects his decision to live in New York and is hopeful for his experience, noting that “his life is very different than any other 18, 19-year-old.” Despite primarily living in their Florida mansion, Mar-a-Lago, the Trumps still maintain their residence in Trump Tower in Manhattan, where Barron, 18, has started his college journey at New York University. “I could not say I’m an empty nester. I don’t feel that way,” she said in an interview. Also read | Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department “It was his decision to come here, that he wants to be in New York, study in New York, and live in his home and I respect that. “He’s enjoying his college days. I hope he will have a great experience because his life is very different than any other 18, 19-year-old child,” she added. Reflecting on the upcoming term, she noted feeling less pressure, saying, “This time is different. I have much more experience and much more knowledge.” “I was in the White House before. When you go in, you know exactly what to expect,” she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Part-time first lady? These are Melania Trump's plans for her Trump 2.0 White House return

Mike Johnson on Wednesday (Nov 13) secured the nomination to remain in his role as the Republican House Speaker, after an endorsement from US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in January.

While Johnson secured the nomination with a voice vote in a closed-door session, the real test will come when he needs to secure the full House vote of 218 members in January.

Johnson faces no serious challengers, however, dissent within the ranks, particularly from hard-right conservatives, can pose a problem. As per the Guardian, members of the Freedom Caucus are withholding their votes as leverage to demand promises from Johnson.

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<h2>Trump backs Johnson</h2>

Donald Trump, in a private meeting with House Republicans, said he was with Johnson all the way, reported The Guardian, citing a person familiar with the remarks. Johnson, meanwhile, has positioned himself as a strong ally of Trump, praising the former president as the “comeback king.”

<h2>Johnson's political journey</h2>

Mike Johnson boasts a remarkable political journey. He unexpectedly became Speaker after Kevin McCarthy's ousting over a year ago.

Johnson is the 56th Speaker of the SU House of Representatives and a Republican Congressman serving Louisiana's Fourth District. He became the speaker with a tenure of less than 6.8 years in the House and is the second person to win the post with that less experience. He was first elected to Congress on December 10, 2016, by the largest margin of victory in his region in more than 50 years, and is currently serving in his fourth term in Congress.

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Mike earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 1995, and his Juris Doctorate from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 1998.

(With inputs from agencies)

Mike Johnson on Wednesday (Nov 13) secured the nomination to remain in his role as the Republican House Speaker, after an endorsement from US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in January.

Mike Johnson on Wednesday (Nov 13) secured the nomination to remain in his role as the Republican House Speaker, after an endorsement from US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in January. While Johnson secured the nomination with a voice vote in a closed-door session, the real test will come when he needs to secure the full House vote of 218 members in January. Johnson faces no serious challengers, however, dissent within the ranks, particularly from hard-right conservatives, can pose a problem. As per the Guardian, members of the Freedom Caucus are withholding their votes as leverage to demand promises from Johnson. Also read | Trans monkeys, cats on treadmills and more: Everything DOGE might go after to cut expenses Trump backs Johnson Donald Trump, in a private meeting with House Republicans, said he was with Johnson all the way, reported The Guardian, citing a person familiar with the remarks. Johnson, meanwhile, has positioned himself as a strong ally of Trump, praising the former president as the “comeback king.” Johnson's political journey Mike Johnson boasts a remarkable political journey. He unexpectedly became Speaker after Kevin McCarthy's ousting over a year ago. Johnson is the 56th Speaker of the SU House of Representatives and a Republican Congressman serving Louisiana's Fourth District. He became the speaker with a tenure of less than 6.8 years in the House and is the second person to win the post with that less experience. He was first elected to Congress on December 10, 2016, by the largest margin of victory in his region in more than 50 years, and is currently serving in his fourth term in Congress. Also read | Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department Mike earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 1995, and his Juris Doctorate from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 1998. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced Mike Huckabee as his pick for US ambassador to Israel in the Trump 2.0 administration.

In a statement, praising the pro-Israel pastor-turned-politician,&nbsp;Trump said,&nbsp;“Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years.”

“He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East!,” he added, reinforcing his administration’s strong pro-Israel stance.

Huckabee's nomination must be confirmed by the US Senate before he assumes the position.

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<h2>Israel reacts to nomination</h2>

Offering his congratulations to Mike Huckabee, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said,&nbsp;“I look forward to working with you to strengthen the bond between our peoples.”

“As a longstanding friend of Israel and our eternal capital, Jerusalem — I hope you will feel very much at home,” he added on X.

<h2>Who is Mike Huckabee?</h2>

69-year-old Mike Huckabee was born in Hope, Arkansas. He started his career as a staffer for televangelist James Robison, before moving on to serving as the pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, from 1980 to 1986, and the Beech Street First Baptist Church in Texarkana, from 1986 to 1992.

He entered politics in 1992.

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<h2>Mike Huckabee's political career</h2>

Mike Huckabee ran his first political race in 1992 for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. Even though he received 40 per cent of the votes in the general election, he lost.

He went on to serve as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007.

In 2008 and 2016, he was a candidate for the Republican Party presidential nomination but fell short in bids.

His daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders served as Trump's White House press secretary from 2017 to 2019 and is the current governor of Arkansas.

<h2>Mike Huckabee's views</h2>

Huckabee is a pro-Israeli politician who has openly supported Israeli settlement building in the West Bank — which most of the international community views as illegal.

In 2017, Huckabee was present in Maale Adumim for the expansion of one of Israel's largest settlements.

Speaking to CNN at the time, he said,&nbsp;“There is no such thing as the West Bank -- it's Judea and Samaria.”

“There's no such thing as a settlement; they're communities, they're neighbourhoods, they're cities. There's no such thing as an occupation,” he added.

In Dec 2023, after the Hamas attack on Israel, he visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza, where dozens of Israelis were massacred in the October 7 attack and said,&nbsp;“I wanted to be here to say I stand with Israel. I stand with the Jewish people.”

Huckabee, as per reports, has been a regular visitor to Israel since 1973 and has led numerous evangelical tours there.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced Mike Huckabee as his pick for US ambassador to Israel in the Trump 2.0 administration. In a statement, praising the pro-Israel pastor-turned-politician, Trump said, “Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced Mike Huckabee as his pick for US ambassador to Israel in the Trump 2.0 administration. In a statement, praising the pro-Israel pastor-turned-politician, Trump said, “Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years.” “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East!,” he added, reinforcing his administration’s strong pro-Israel stance. Huckabee's nomination must be confirmed by the US Senate before he assumes the position. Also read | Donald Trump picks former US spy John Ratcliffe as CIA chief, Kash Patel misses out on top role Israel reacts to nomination Offering his congratulations to Mike Huckabee, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said, “I look forward to working with you to strengthen the bond between our peoples.” “As a longstanding friend of Israel and our eternal capital, Jerusalem — I hope you will feel very much at home,” he added on X. Who is Mike Huckabee? 69-year-old Mike Huckabee was born in Hope, Arkansas. He started his career as a staffer for televangelist James Robison, before moving on to serving as the pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, from 1980 to 1986, and the Beech Street First Baptist Church in Texarkana, from 1986 to 1992. He entered politics in 1992. Also read | Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead 'Department of Government Efficiency' in Trump's second term Mike Huckabee's political career Mike Huckabee ran his first political race in 1992 for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. Even though he received 40 per cent of the votes in the general election, he lost. He went on to serve as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007. In 2008 and 2016, he was a candidate for the Republican Party presidential nomination but fell short in bids. His daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders served as Trump's White House press secretary from 2017 to 2019 and is the current governor of Arkansas. Mike Huckabee's views Huckabee is a pro-Israeli politician who has openly supported Israeli settlement building in the West Bank — which most of the international community views as illegal. In 2017, Huckabee was present in Maale Adumim for the expansion of one of Israel's largest settlements. Speaking to CNN at the time, he said, “There is no such thing as the West Bank -- it's Judea and Samaria.” “There's no such thing as a settlement; they're communities, they're neighbourhoods, they're cities. There's no such thing as an occupation,” he added. In Dec 2023, after the Hamas attack on Israel, he visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza, where dozens of Israelis were massacred in the October 7 attack and said, “I wanted to be here to say I stand with Israel. I stand with the Jewish people.” Huckabee, as per reports, has been a regular visitor to Israel since 1973 and has led numerous evangelical tours there. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Mike Huckabee? Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador to Israel

Canada's immigration minister, Marc Miller, has taken a hardline stance on immigration and stated that “not everyone is welcome” in Canada. This comes, as the country braces for a potential influx of migrants fleeing the US to escape the mass deportations US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged.

<h2>Canada changing tunes?</h2>

Miller’s statement, as per the Guardian, is a notable departure from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2017 promise that “Canadians will welcome” asylum seekers.

As per the report, experts have chalked up this shift in tone on immigration and refugee policy to the dwindling public support for immigration.

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<h2>Trump's mass deportation</h2>

The US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to enact mass deportation once he assumes office in January. Tom Homan, Trump's newly nominated 'Border Czar' on Monday, said that the incoming Trump 2.0 administration would target those living illegally in the US and who they consider a public safety threat.

Migration experts have predicted that Trump’s return to office could trigger significant migration to Canada, as undocumented people in the US seek refuge north of the border.

During Donald Trump’s first term, thousands of Haitians fled the US, seeking asylum in Canada after losing temporary protected status in America.

At that time, Trudeau took to social media to say: “To those fleeing persecution, terror &amp; war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada.”

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However, recently, Canada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said her government “absolutely recognize[d] the importance to border security and of controlling our own border, of controlling who comes into Canada and who doesn’t”.

Reportedly, Canada’s federal police force has been developing a strategy for “several months” to manage potential increases in border crossings.

However, migration experts have slammed the government’s shift. Audrey Macklin, a law professor at the University of Toronto, said: “Canada’s first and only response to what might be persecution in a neighbouring country is, ‘How do we prevent people from escaping to our country?’ It’s certainly familiar, unsurprising, and disappointing.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Canada's immigration minister, Marc Miller, has taken a hardline stance on immigration and stated that “not everyone is welcome” in Canada. This comes, as the country braces for a potential influx of migrants fleeing the US to escape the mass deportations US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged.

Canada's immigration minister, Marc Miller, has taken a hardline stance on immigration and stated that “not everyone is welcome” in Canada. This comes, as the country braces for a potential influx of migrants fleeing the US to escape the mass deportations US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged. Canada changing tunes? Miller’s statement, as per the Guardian, is a notable departure from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2017 promise that “Canadians will welcome” asylum seekers. As per the report, experts have chalked up this shift in tone on immigration and refugee policy to the dwindling public support for immigration. Also read | Who is Mike Huckabee? Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador to Israel Trump's mass deportation The US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to enact mass deportation once he assumes office in January. Tom Homan, Trump's newly nominated 'Border Czar' on Monday, said that the incoming Trump 2.0 administration would target those living illegally in the US and who they consider a public safety threat. Migration experts have predicted that Trump’s return to office could trigger significant migration to Canada, as undocumented people in the US seek refuge north of the border. During Donald Trump’s first term, thousands of Haitians fled the US, seeking asylum in Canada after losing temporary protected status in America. At that time, Trudeau took to social media to say: “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada.” Also read | Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as 'border czar' to handle 'deportation of illegal aliens' However, recently, Canada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said her government “absolutely recognize[d] the importance to border security and of controlling our own border, of controlling who comes into Canada and who doesn’t”. Reportedly, Canada’s federal police force has been developing a strategy for “several months” to manage potential increases in border crossings. However, migration experts have slammed the government’s shift. Audrey Macklin, a law professor at the University of Toronto, said: “Canada’s first and only response to what might be persecution in a neighbouring country is, ‘How do we prevent people from escaping to our country?’ It’s certainly familiar, unsurprising, and disappointing.” (With inputs from agencies)

Canada says 'not everyone is welcome' as Trump 2.0 mass deportations loom

President-elect Donald Trump may try to stop a looming ban on popular Chinese app TikTok, which faces a January deadline to secure non-Chinese ownership or risk losing access to US users.

<h2>Why would Trump block the TikTok ban?</h2>

Trump is yet to announce a decision on if or how he would intervene on TikTok's behalf if necessary.

Previously, in June, he said: “I’m gonna save TikTok,” in one of his first videos on TikTok. 
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As per a Washington Post report citing people familiar with the matter, Trump “appreciates the breadth and reach of TikTok, which he used masterfully along with podcasts and new media entrants to win.”

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Kellyanne Conway, who ran Trump’s first presidential campaign, said, “There are many ways to hold China to account outside alienating 180 million US users each month. Trump recognised early on that Democrats are the party of bans — gas-powered cars, menthol cigarettes, vapes, plastic straws and TikTok — and to let them own that draconian, anti-personal-choice space.”

<h2>Why was TikTok being banned?</h2>

The potential ban was driven by bipartisan national security concerns over China’s influence, and some of Trump’s advisors believe he could intervene to save the platform, a move which would mark a significant shift in US policy on TikTok.

The law targeting TikTok requires its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest by 19 January, just one day before Trump’s inauguration.

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Trump could seek to delay or block enforcement of this law, possibly by leveraging legislative changes or urging his administration’s attorney general to de-prioritise enforcement. The incoming administration may also consider ByteDance’s earlier proposal, “Project Texas,” which would grant the US government significant control over TikTok’s operations, including its workforce, as a potential compromise to avoid a ban.

While the Joe Biden administration had rejected the proposal, TikTok owner ByteDance previously said that the offer was still on the table.

However, such a move would likely provoke resistance from national security hawks within Trump’s own party, including his pick for Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio, who has strongly advocated for a TikTok ban.

(With inputs from agencies)

President-elect Donald Trump may try to stop a looming ban on popular Chinese app TikTok, which faces a January deadline to secure non-Chinese ownership or risk losing access to US users.

President-elect Donald Trump may try to stop a looming ban on popular Chinese app TikTok, which faces a January deadline to secure non-Chinese ownership or risk losing access to US users. Why would Trump block the TikTok ban? Trump is yet to announce a decision on if or how he would intervene on TikTok's behalf if necessary. Previously, in June, he said: “I’m gonna save TikTok,” in one of his first videos on TikTok. As per a Washington Post report citing people familiar with the matter, Trump “appreciates the breadth and reach of TikTok, which he used masterfully along with podcasts and new media entrants to win.” Also read | Who is Mike Huckabee? Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador to Israel Kellyanne Conway, who ran Trump’s first presidential campaign, said, “There are many ways to hold China to account outside alienating 180 million US users each month. Trump recognised early on that Democrats are the party of bans — gas-powered cars, menthol cigarettes, vapes, plastic straws and TikTok — and to let them own that draconian, anti-personal-choice space.” Why was TikTok being banned? The potential ban was driven by bipartisan national security concerns over China’s influence, and some of Trump’s advisors believe he could intervene to save the platform, a move which would mark a significant shift in US policy on TikTok. The law targeting TikTok requires its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest by 19 January, just one day before Trump’s inauguration. Also read | Canada says 'not everyone is welcome' as Trump 2.0 mass deportations looms Trump could seek to delay or block enforcement of this law, possibly by leveraging legislative changes or urging his administration’s attorney general to de-prioritise enforcement. The incoming administration may also consider ByteDance’s earlier proposal, “Project Texas,” which would grant the US government significant control over TikTok’s operations, including its workforce, as a potential compromise to avoid a ban. While the Joe Biden administration had rejected the proposal, TikTok owner ByteDance previously said that the offer was still on the table. However, such a move would likely provoke resistance from national security hawks within Trump’s own party, including his pick for Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio, who has strongly advocated for a TikTok ban. (With inputs from agencies)

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After Donald Trump's landslide win, Global central bankers are preparing for their worst fears to materialise. Trump's campaign promises suggest inflationary risks will rise. The rising cost of living is what major central banks have been fighting since the pandemic-led surge in inflation.

Will global inflation surge its ugly head again? That is the question on major central banks' minds. The reason is Trump's policy pledges during the run-up to the presidential race. Tax cuts would further strain the US&nbsp;&nbsp;budget, tariffs on US imports would disrupt global trade, and deportations might reduce the availability of cheap labour.

The Federal Reserve may be less reluctant to cut interest rates in response to rising inflation. That is the most significant concern posed by Trump's policies. As a result, the Dollar is likely to strengthen and weigh on developing countries.

South Korea's finance minister, Choi Sang-Mok, said, "If the policy stance that's been stressed by president-elect Trump becomes realised, the impact on our economy is expected to be significant."

With the wars in West Asia and Europe already hurting disrupted supply chains, Trump's global tariffs come as a fresh threat. The risks are acute because inflation is already proving a challenge for many countries —even before any potential tariffs.

Over a third of major central banks are yet to bring inflation down to their targets. And just when everyone thought inflation risks were in the side-view mirror, Trump poses a new risk.

Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Chief Asia Pacific Economist at Natixis, said, “US markets may be cheering, but economies across Asia could be big losers.” She added, "Trump's policies would mean less room to cut just as central banks need it the most."

In response to the tariff threat, China's central bank fixed the Yuan at its lowest level since 2023 on Thursday. Even the FED is unclear about the economic impact. The risk now is that the shadow of tariffs complicates the central bank's efforts to tame inflation without hurting economic growth.

Separately, US labour costs surged more than expected in the September quarter. Those costs were also marked up for recent quarters, which risks fanning inflationary pressures. For now, bets on the lock-step global easing over the coming year are soon fading.

After Donald Trump's landslide win, Global central bankers are preparing for their worst fears to materialise. Trump's campaign promises suggest inflationary risks will rise.

After Donald Trump's landslide win, Global central bankers are preparing for their worst fears to materialise. Trump's campaign promises suggest inflationary risks will rise. The rising cost of living is what major central banks have been fighting since the pandemic-led surge in inflation. Will global inflation surge its ugly head again? That is the question on major central banks' minds. The reason is Trump's policy pledges during the run-up to the presidential race. Tax cuts would further strain the US budget, tariffs on US imports would disrupt global trade, and deportations might reduce the availability of cheap labour. The Federal Reserve may be less reluctant to cut interest rates in response to rising inflation. That is the most significant concern posed by Trump's policies. As a result, the Dollar is likely to strengthen and weigh on developing countries. South Korea's finance minister, Choi Sang-Mok, said, "If the policy stance that's been stressed by president-elect Trump becomes realised, the impact on our economy is expected to be significant." With the wars in West Asia and Europe already hurting disrupted supply chains, Trump's global tariffs come as a fresh threat. The risks are acute because inflation is already proving a challenge for many countries —even before any potential tariffs. Over a third of major central banks are yet to bring inflation down to their targets. And just when everyone thought inflation risks were in the side-view mirror, Trump poses a new risk. Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Chief Asia Pacific Economist at Natixis, said, “US markets may be cheering, but economies across Asia could be big losers.” She added, "Trump's policies would mean less room to cut just as central banks need it the most." In response to the tariff threat, China's central bank fixed the Yuan at its lowest level since 2023 on Thursday. Even the FED is unclear about the economic impact. The risk now is that the shadow of tariffs complicates the central bank's efforts to tame inflation without hurting economic growth. Separately, US labour costs surged more than expected in the September quarter. Those costs were also marked up for recent quarters, which risks fanning inflationary pressures. For now, bets on the lock-step global easing over the coming year are soon fading.

Central bankers worry about the inflation impact of Trump's policies

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