A report on Good Morning Britain caused outrage this morning as it shared that thousands of illegal migrants in the US have taken up an offer from President Donald Trump. The Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley hosted show cut to reporter Noel Phillips, who explained that a senior US government official had outlined that the offer included a cash payment and a one-way plane ticket home, in exchange for the migrants turning themselves in to authorities.
The clip showed Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for department of homeland and security, saying that they will "win the war" on immigrants. She oversees Donald Trump's deportation operation, as she explained that "about 150,000 people have been removed from this country" so far.
She added: "The option that we are giving to those who are living here illegally today is a $1,000 (approx. £750) stipend and we will pay for their travel assistance, so that might be a ticket or some other accommodation when they make their way home." The politician shared that the numbers of those who have accepted the offer are "already in the thousands" and they will be "releasing the milestone figure shortly".
Ms McLaughlin issued a warning to those who are living in America illegally saying: "I think that if you are here illegally, then you should leave now. That is the safest option for you." She added: "We do take asylum seekers, but you do need to come in the right way."
Fans watching the segment were not too pleased about the plans as they shared their outrage on social media. One took it as a chance to have a dig at the UK government, particularly , saying: "See the difference between Starmer and Trump? ...Trump kicks them out ... Starmer gives them another 10 years in hotels...there's the difference."
Another echoed their thoughts, writing: "Maybe @UKLabour should stop paying @FranceintheUK mi££ions of taxpayers money and get a real deterrent to stop them from want to live for free in the land of milk & honey. @UKLabour need a real deterrent. No paperwork no entry!"
"I can't say enough about how this works and how good it is. It needs to be implemented in Britain," a third wrote. However, not everyone thought that the plans were great.
One fumed: "Why wasn't this item truthful? Because he's breaking the law by denying these people due process mistakes have been made still not reversed at the request of the Supreme Court. Being one sided in regards to politics is lazy journalism and paints a picture of a united America."
Another added: " They are getting paid to break the law, unbelievable!"
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