Doha: The United States announced the commencement of mass deportation flights for undocumented migrants under orders from President Donald Trump. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated in a post on X that the deportation flights have begun, emphasizing President Trump’s firm stance on illegal immigration. She noted that the President is sending a clear and strong message to the world: if you enter the United States illegally, you will face severe consequences. Images were released showing migrants in restraints boarding military aircraft in preparation for their deportation.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Guatemalan Migration Institute (IGM) confirmed in a statement that two US military C-17 Globemaster planes had arrived in Guatemala. The first plane carried 79 deportees, including 31 women and 48 men, while the second plane carried an unspecified number of individuals. The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to fulfill campaign promises of a large-scale crackdown on undocumented migrants.

President Trump had pledged during his election campaign to launch a rigorous enforcement of immigration laws, reiterating his commitment to this promise during his second term. Earlier this week, Trump declared a “national emergency” at the southern border with Mexico, deploying military forces to bolster security. The White House has described this operation as “the largest mass deportation in history.”