U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a mission to deport illegal immigrants back to their home countries. Without any delays, flights are being arranged to transport them. Recently, a flight carrying over 100 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar, India.
However, what stands out is that this was a warplane! The Trump administration used a military aircraft to deport these immigrants. What's more surprising is that the U.S. government is covering all the costs, without charging the deportees a single penny. The message is clear: leave the country, and the government will handle the expenses.
Why Use Warplanes?
Using military aircraft for deportations is highly unusual. Compared to regular commercial flights, warplanes incur significantly higher operational costs. Experts estimate that the cost per deportee could be as high as Rs 4 lakh ($5,000) due to the use of military aircraft, whereas a commercial flight would have cost only around Rs 55,000 ($660) per person.
For this particular deportation:
- 100 illegal immigrants were transported.
- 55 military personnel and officials were involved in the operation.
- The overall cost skyrocketed due to the use of warplanes.
The question arises: why is Trump opting for such an expensive approach? Analysts believe this is a strategic move to:
- Demonstrate the seriousness of his administration’s stance on illegal immigration.
- Instill fear among undocumented immigrants.
- Make a bold statement to the world about U.S. immigration enforcement.
The use of warplanes creates an atmosphere of urgency and deterrence. Many illegal immigrants might reconsider their stay, fearing a forceful and immediate deportation.
Resistance from Other Countries
While India allowed the warplane to land, some countries are rejecting such military deportations. Mexico, for instance, has refused to permit U.S. warplanes to land on its soil. The Mexican government has stated that only commercial flights will be allowed for deportations, denying military aircraft landing rights.
With such opposition, it remains to be seen how Trump will respond to countries that refuse to accept deportees via warplanes. Will he alter his approach, or will he push forward with his aggressive deportation strategy? The world is watching.
