eh, Obama deported a lot too

Tom Homan says over 2 million deported thus far, with virtually no new influx. Trump has barely been in for 8 months. Extrapolate that out, 39 months to go. Net outflux, 250k per month, there's another 9.7 million that will be deported at that rate. About 12 million.

But wait, they're hiring another 10k ICE agents, and another 8500 customs and border protection officers. Once they're hired, you can only assume the rate of deportations would increase.

Meanwhile, did Obama even deport more than came in? Probably not. He didn't even break even.

AI tells me:

During the Obama administration, illegal border crossings and deportations did not "break even". While his administration deported millions, the overall population of unauthorized immigrants remained relatively steady, meaning new arrivals essentially balanced out the number of people removed from the country.

Are you sure it isn't Phillip4Obama? Just askin'

how in the world is handing out green cards to people

I find it hard to believe you're sitting at immigration office, interviewing people as to whether they're here illegally, if they're Cuban, etc. Did you even know there are laws favoring Cubans?

The Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA) of 1966 is a U.S. federal law that allows Cuban natives or citizens to apply for lawful permanent residency (a "green card") after being physically present in the U.S. for at least one year, bypassing standard immigration procedures. Enacted under President Lyndon B. Johnson, it provides a faster path to legal status for Cubans fleeing political or economic hardship

Let me guess. You're going to piss an moan about Trump not ending some 1966 act yet.

It's funny you're complaining about Cubans -- they tend to be more conservative and vote Republican.