Donald Trump's plan for the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States.
Version #1: Figure it out later.
“The first thing we have to do is strengthen our borders. And after that, we're going to have plenty of time to talk about it.” (July 23)
Version #2: Figure it out now. Deport “the bad ones.” Work out something so the good ones can stay.
“If somebody’s been outstanding, we try and work something out.” (July 24)
Version #3: Deport the bad ones. Maybe let some of the good ones stay.
“We're going to do what's right. Some are going to have to go. And some, we're just going to see what happens.” (July 26)
Version #4: Deport everybody.
“But the good ones — of which there are many — I want to expedite it so they can come back in legally.” (July 27)
Version #5: Maybe don't deport everybody.
Dana Bash, CNN: “What about the ‘Dreamers?’ What about people who came here when they were children, they didn't know what they were doing, they came with their parents who brought them here illegally?... Should they have to leave, too?
Trump: “They're with their parents? It depends.” (July 29)
Version #6: Deport everybody, the sequel.
Chuck Todd, NBC: [talking about the “Dreamers”] “You're going to kick them out?”
Trump: “They have to go.” (Sunday, on “Meet the Press.”)