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The way Trump talks in is general terms, with talking heads interpreting everything after the fact, who knows what much of this will look like in legislation format. From the spin prior to the election, some said deporting any violent criminal, some said all here illegally. Unless they know they are a flight risk to return, I have no issue with the violent criminals being deported. I find it hard to believe this wasn’t happening. If we know it is safer to keep here (knowing that they will likely return), then I’m fine with exceptions to keep them here incarcerated. Yes, paying for them stinks, but the risk of them returning if violent and actively involved in something organized that the chances of returning are high.
Until we see what any of the legislation looks like, it is just speculation. Each side presenting what their media sources are providing.
Regarding immigration, most of what has been discussed can be done unilaterally by the executive branch. It will not have to go through Congress.
Neither will most of the deregulation and dismantling of federal agencies. They will challenge that stuff in the courts and our conservative SCOTUS will simply say the existence of the EPA, the FCC, and the FTC is unconstitutional. Poof. Gone. Add any and all other three letter “deep state” government agencies to that list.
Just as Trump did last time, the only real policy agenda that they need Congress for is budgetary stuff, primarily tax cuts.
Repeal of the ACA remains to be seen. Republicans will need Congress for that but I don’t expect this to be a high legislative priority, but who knows.
Generally speaking tho, they won’t need Congress for much. They’ve been cooking up a list of things that they can do with only the executive branch and the courts. That’s what project 2025 is.
Just wait and see.