Trump administration A post on social media on Sunday focused on the “worst criminals” arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States last week.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, ICE agents are working tirelessly to protect our communities. From illegal alien child rapists to gang members and individuals suspected of ties to ISIS, here are some of the worst offenders arrested ,” the White House X post read.
The post shows nine different illegal immigrants who have been convicted of serious crimes such as child rape, or have alleged links to gangs and terrorist organizations and other serious crimes. The nine illegal immigrants highlighted in the post include their photos and brief biographies explaining their crimes.
“Make America Safe Again: Edgar De La Cruz-Manzo, a convicted child rapist and Mexican citizen, was arrested by ICE in Seattle on January 25, 2025. ” one post read.
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A group photo of illegal immigrants arrested by ICE during the Trump administration. (White House)
Another explained: “Make America safe again :A Mexican national wanted On January 24, 2025, Los Angeles ICE arrested an Interpol Red Notice suspect suspected of murder. “
Another post read: “Make America Safe Again: A Jordanian national with alleged ties to ISIS was arrested by ICE Buffalo/Rouses Point on January 24, 2025.”
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Trump’s 2024 campaign has focused on the immigration crisis under the Biden administration and vowed to deport illegal immigrants, including those with long criminal records in other countries, cartel members and others suspected of ties to terrorism .
Less than a week back in the Oval OfficeTrump claimed that he was fulfilling his campaign promises through a series of directives and policies to ensure border security.
President Donald Trump speaks about the economy during an event at Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiffelbein)
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“Within hours of being sworn in, I declared a national emergency on the southern border. I sent active-duty troops to the border to help repel the invasion. Tom Homan is leading the charge. You know that. We love Tom Homan Well done. We immediately stopped all illegal entry and began sending all border crossers and lawbreakers back to where they came from. I signed an order designating these cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Do this,” he said at a rally in Las Vegas on Saturday. “Biden doesn’t know he’s alive. He doesn’t want to do this.”
A senior Republican strategist spoke to Fox Digital about efforts to secure the border and clear out dangerous illegal immigrants, saying the Biden administration could have done the same but “hasn’t done anything about it.”
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“The most ridiculous part of all this is that the Biden administration clearly knows exactly where these pedophiles, murderers and rapists are and yet does nothing to do anything about it,” the strategist said. “President Trump has been Authorizes the execution of his America-first agenda, starting with restoring the rule of law, protecting our borders, and punishing known criminals.”
Other illegal immigrants arrested by ICE include convicted sex offender Originally from Ethiopia, he was arrested in New Orleans on Friday; a Brazilian national was arrested by Boston ICE on a charge of vehicular manslaughter; and Seattle ICE arrested a Honduran national who was found with cocaine, fentanyl and a firearm.
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, a group of immigrants trying to enter the United States illegally rushed towards the border wall. In the process, migrants knocked down Texas National Guard soldiers before being stopped by the border wall. (James Breeden for New York Post/Mega)
Since Trump’s first day in office on January 20, law enforcement agencies from ICE to the DEA and the U.S. Marshals Service have been engaged in a high-profile blitz. On Thursday night, the Trump administration authorized thousands of federal agents to assist agencies including ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service. Customs and Border Protection works to apprehend illegal immigrants.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reported that law enforcement across the country arrested more than 500 illegal immigrants and deported hundreds more on Thursday alone.
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“The Trump administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals, including a suspected terrorist, four Tren de Aragua gang members, and several illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes against minors,” she said last week Post on X.
“The Trump administration has also deported hundreds of illegal immigrant criminals via military aircraft. The largest deportations in history are well underway. Commitments are made,” Levitt added.
