“The only thing I can think of is Trump made this announcement so the Dems would block it in court.”
Trump makes these announcements for the base. No other reason to make this announcement.
every month he plays political games brings in another 100,000.
They’re going to do it anyway. May as well get it over with. Meanwhile, ICE is planning the eventual massive operations, marshaling resources, ferreting out illegals and keeping them under surveillance. Seeing if they flee and where. Make them feel safe before they lower the boom.