The official White House Instagram account marked Valentine’s Day with a post centered on immigration, sparking a flurry of reactions.

The digital card featured a rhyming styled message: “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you,” alongside photos of former Acting ICE Director Thomas Homan and President Donald Trump.

Responses flooded the comments section, with reactions ranging from “The cringe is strong with this one” to “Make Valentine’s Day Great Again!”

 

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Polls Show Americans Divided on Mass Deportation

Despite Trump’s claims of a “powerful mandate” for mass deportation, polling data presents a more complex picture.

While some 2024 surveys suggest majority support for deporting undocumented immigrants, others show approval below 40%, The Conversation reported.

Analysis of 12 polls over the past eight years indicates that while overall support for deportation has increased from 22% to 44%, legalization remains the preferred option. In 2024, more than 54% of respondents favored a pathway to legal status, while less than 45% supported mass deportation.

The divide is largely partisan. Republican support for deportation has surged to 70%, while Democratic views have remained stable, with 90% favoring legalization.

Despite shifting GOP sentiment, a majority of Americans continue to prefer legalizing long-term undocumented residents over deporting them.

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