Mexican President Says She Has Plan to Receive Deported Mexicans From US

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is ready to receive and support Mexican nationals deported from the United States if the incoming Trump administration follows through on its pledge of mass deportations.
President-elect Donald Trump has made immigration enforcement a centerpiece of his 2024 campaign and has vowed to begin deportations as soon as he takes office. On Nov. 18, he posted “TRUE!!!” in response to a social media post saying that he would declare a national emergency and deploy military assets for the task.
When asked about Trump’s plans, Sheinbaum said she does not agree with “treating migrants as criminals.”
“Justice institutions exist for a reason,” Sheinbaum said, promising to engage with Trump’s team to highlight the contributions Mexicans make to the United States, including the taxes they pay and the services they provide.
Sheinbaum said she will have a meeting on Nov. 21 with her Cabinet to strategize discussions with Trump’s team. Key topics will include trade, immigration, security, cultural exchanges, and trilateral relations with Canada.
“We do have a plan,” Sheinbaum reiterated. “We are prepared and, when there is opportunity, we are going to have this conversation with President Trump’s team.”
Trump has previously leveraged a national emergency declaration to advance his border security goals. In 2019, he used emergency powers to redirect Pentagon funds toward building a border wall along the border with Mexico, a move that faced significant legal challenges.
It remains unclear whether Trump plans to use the military to directly enforce immigration laws, allocate military funds for deportations, or pursue another approach. However, the U.S. military has long supported immigration and border operations under both Republican and Democratic administrations.