Experts Predict Challenges Ahead for Trump's Ambitious Reforms
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Washington, Dec 10 (NationPress) Experts have indicated that the extensive changes proposed by US President-elect Donald Trump may face significant obstacles.
Trump will find it challenging to deport as many individuals as he claims due to various logistical hurdles, according to Darrell West, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, who spoke with Xinhua news agency. This statement came in reference to Trump's deportation strategy for irregular migrants, which was highlighted as a priority in his interview on Sunday with NBC's 'Meet the Press.'
According to West, identifying criminals will not be straightforward, and the deportation process will necessitate immigration court proceedings to facilitate the removal of individuals from the country.
Furthermore, West pointed out that some countries may refuse to accept deportees, and many local and state authorities may not collaborate with federal immigration officials. He described the situation as likely to be chaotic and difficult to execute in a humane way.
Christopher Galdieri, a political science professor at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, warned that this policy could lead to wrongful identifications, attempts to deport citizens, and potential violence. He also mentioned that elected officials in predominantly blue states might work to prevent their law enforcement agencies, including the National Guard, from participating in these actions.
Galdieri speculated that while there may be considerable noise surrounding this issue, the actual number of deportations might be minimal. He noted, however, that time would reveal the truth.
On the subject of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, retired US ambassador William Courtney, now an adjunct senior fellow at the RAND Corporation, indicated to Xinhua that there are currently no signs suggesting that Russia and Ukraine are prepared to make the necessary concessions for a political resolution.
He expressed that a ceasefire might be more attainable, though the chances remain slim, as both Ukrainians and Russians seem resolute in defending their territorial claims.
Since his election, Trump has adopted a more measured approach, appointing hawkish Republicans to critical positions such as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor. Courtney noted that this does not imply that Trump is eager to pursue peace at any cost.
Courtney also suggested that Trump might organize discussions between the two parties and other interested nations, with the US potentially providing substantial financial assistance to facilitate consensus between Russia and Ukraine.
Michael O'Hanlon, also a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, remarked that while Trump's instincts regarding the conflict are promising, the critical question is whether he can maintain momentum and devise a successful strategy. The answer to that remains uncertain.
