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The White House recently launched an aggressive messaging campaign to promote its deportation policies, emphasizing a hardline stance on illegal immigration.
A key element is a controversial commercial featuring John Denver’s “Country Roads, Take Me Home,” which juxtaposes the song with footage of deportations, framing removal as a return to their home countries. The campaign also included about 100 poster signs displayed on the White House lawn, showcasing mugshots of illegal aliens labeled as “worst illegal immigrant criminals” with crimes like murder and sexual assault.
These posters highlight the administration’s enforcement efforts regarding President Trump’s 100th day in office. The Department of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Kristi Noem, has spent millions on ads to encourage self-deportation and deter illegal entry. A Washington Post–ABC News-Ipsos poll from April 2025 shows 46% of Americans approve of Trump’s immigration approach, with 51% supporting mass deportations per a February poll.
However, liberals and advocacy groups, including the ACLU, have sharply criticized the campaign as dehumanizing, calling the use of mugshots and pop culture references like the “Country Roads” ad cruel and propagandistic. The administration defends the messaging, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating it reflects Trump’s commitment to securing borders.
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