Following the Trump administration’s overt presentation of its efforts during the president’s first 100 days back in office, the public has been quick to voice their opinions.
Tomorrow marks Donald Trump’s 100th day since returning to the White House (April 29). In this timeframe, he has signed numerous executive orders, worked on mediating peace between Ukraine and Russia, and pushed for Canada to become the 51st state.
The president has also focused on addressing crime and the status of undocumented individuals in the United States.
As a result, numerous immigrants have faced arrest and deportation. While some of these cases have gained media attention, many remain lesser-known. However, the Trump administration has been diligent in documenting these arrests and has now showcased them publicly.
The White House lawn now features a series of signs, each displaying a mugshot-style image with the word ‘arrested’ above it. Beneath each photo is a description of the alleged crime, which includes offenses like sexual assault and murder. At the base of each sign is the official logo of The White House.
Kaelan Dorr, Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Communications Director, shared an image of the display on Twitter. He commented: “White House lawn looks a little different this AM. And they say yard signs don’t win elections…”
While many of Trump’s supporters have commended his actions against undocumented immigrants, the display has prompted a backlash online, with many questioning its cost to taxpayers.
In response to Dorr’s post, one user inquired: “How much did that cost?”
Another criticized, “What a goddamn waste of taxpayer dollars,” while a third tagged Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency and remarked: “Hey @doge, I found waste of tax payer money.”
Several Twitter users labeled the move as ‘propaganda’. One user simply stated: “This is disgusting.”
The lawn signs follow an interview Trump gave to Fox Noticias, where he explained his plan to encourage undocumented residents to leave. He said: “We’re going to give them a stipend. We’re going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we’re going to work with them — if they’re good — if we want them back in, we’re going to work with them to get them back in as quickly as we can.”