One thing to keep in mind is that Hillary will IMMEDIATELY make them citizens and already has promised to end the English-language requirement, so Trump has a long way to go to reach her.
I do think he’s toying around now...getting the Dems off-balance...and it’s working.
Another thing to keep in mind - once illegals are given official license to stay, Schumer will immediately begin squawking about the unfairness of their paying taxes but not having a voice or a vote. “Taxation without representation” will be the rallying cry from the extremists as their efforts toward citizenship shift into full-time high gear, knowing that 20-40 million citizens equals permanent democrat control. Trump cannot yield on the status of illegals.
“I do think he’s toying around now...getting the Dems off-balance...and it’s working.”
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about Trump, it’s that he’s absolutely genuine, and doesn’t ever mince words about his feelings on any issue.
I don’t think he’s toying with anyone. I think he’s speaking his heart on this one angle of the illegal immigration problem. The man is tough, but he has a heart.
Like he said, it’s going to be a tough thing dealing with the status of illegals who’ve been here for decades - particularly those who were brought here illegally as children. Many, if not most of those kids, are completely aculturated to this country, and don’t have a real cultural connection to Mexico.
“I do think he’s toying around now...getting the Dems off-balance...and it’s working.”
He’s taking the issue off the table for the debates. Hillary will give them immediate legal status, Trump will take a more pragmatic approach. Americans will go for Trump on it. Same reason he supported the gays after the shooting in Orlando. Topic is off the table.
Trump is removing all social issues from the liberal narrative. It’s strategery.