Staff ReportsHouston just witnessed a groundbreaking moment. The first “Project Homecoming” flight marks a bold move by the Trump administration that stands firm against illegal immigration, while the left wrings its hands over what they call “human rights” without regard for the safety and sovereignty of the American people. By offering illegal aliens a stipend to self-deport, President Trump is showing once again that common sense can prevail in Washington. This initiative isn’t just a policy—it’s a motion to reclaim our borders from the encroaching chaos championed by liberal open-border enthusiasts.
Sixty-four illegal aliens, hailing from Colombia and Honduras, willingly took the offer to board a chartered flight back to their home countries. This move saves taxpayers a whopping 70% of what it would typically cost to forcibly deport them. The failed policies from the left that burned through dollars to tackle illegal entry are being replaced by a streamlined, cost-effective solution. Instead of funding enforcement operations, funds are now redirected to incentivize self-deportation. Why did it take this long for someone to realize that paying for a self-removal costs less than wasting resources on making arrests?
Critics, mostly on the left, call this a “controversial” approach. What’s truly controversial, though, is allowing illegal immigrants to run rampant and unchecked across this great nation. While leftists cry out against this plan, ordinary Americans can see its wisdom. This isn’t just about stopping illegal crossings—it’s about restoring dignity to the immigration process. The DHS is focusing resources where they matter, rather than being stretched thin by those who abuse the system. This plan doesn’t just protect the border; it protects American values.
Tuesday morning, on @RedState.
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— Jennifer Oliver O'Connell (@asthegirlturns) May 20, 2025
The CBP Home app is instrumental in this strategy. It repurposes failed policies from the past into a new tool that serves American interests. By rewarding compliance, Project Homecoming incentivizes illegal aliens to cooperate with the law while keeping the door open for legal entry later. It’s a breath of fresh air compared to the chaos-driven approach liberals have forced upon the United States.
This administration isn’t afraid to use all the political tools available to secure the homeland. As the Democrats spin tales of cruelty, ask this: Why aren’t they talking about the benefits for American safety and citizens’ dollars? Sixty-four people may not seem like a big number, but it’s a bold first step in a wider strategy to shut down human trafficking and reclaim control of America’s borders. With Project Homecoming, we’re not just sending unauthorized border-crossers home; we’re bringing common sense back into our national dialogue. Now, isn’t it time we took this kind of decisive action more often?
