The White House released a video showcasing the deportation of undocumented immigrants, sparking controversy amid the Trump administration’s heightened focus on deportations.
The 41-second video, titled “ASMR: Illegal Alien Deportation Flight,” was shared on X on Tuesday. It depicts a deportation flight departing from Seattle, with a focus on the physical restraints used on the detainees.
The video includes close-up shots of chains and handcuffs on the tarmac, as well as individuals being escorted onto the plane while shackled. The footage shows immigrants with their hands cuffed and ankles chained, while also focusing on details like the securing of handcuffs and the chaining of feet as individuals board the aircraft. The faces of the individuals being deported are not shown.
This video release aligns with the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on immigration and its efforts to increase deportations. Since the start of his term on January 20th, President Trump has intensified deportation efforts, leading to the removal of thousands of undocumented immigrants, including over 300 Indian nationals.
