Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has promised a large-scale deportation operation if he is elected, claiming that both legal and illegal immigrants are taking away “Black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs.” Trump believes these workers are displacing native-born individuals in crucial employment sectors.
However, data from the government suggests that immigrant labor actually boosts economic growth and offers opportunities for native-born workers to advance. Experts warn that mass deportations could cost U.S. taxpayers up to a trillion dollars and lead to a sharp rise in the cost of living, including food and housing.
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