{"id":2634381,"date":"2026-07-23T21:42:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/never-forget-dems-supported-large-scale-deportations-until-trump-took-up-the-issue-just-listen-to-what-obama-said-in-2014\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T21:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:44:15","slug":"never-forget-dems-supported-large-scale-deportations-until-trump-took-up-the-issue-just-listen-to-what-obama-said-in-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/never-forget-dems-supported-large-scale-deportations-until-trump-took-up-the-issue-just-listen-to-what-obama-said-in-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Never Forget Dems Supported Large-Scale Deportations Until Trump Took Up the Issue &#8211; Just Listen to What Obama Said in 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">42<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnever-forget-dems-supported-large-scale-deportations-until-trump-took-up-the-issue-just-listen-to-what-obama-said-in-2014%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2634381&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Teh provided content contains a brief excerpt from an article discussing changes in U.S.immigration policies over time. It features a 2014 speech by former President Barack Obama, highlighting his approach to border security and immigration reform, including efforts to strengthen border enforcement, streamline visas for high-skilled workers, and establish pathways for undocumented immigrants already living in the contry. Despite using some left-leaning terminology,Obama emphasized the importance of law enforcement and accountability for criminal illegal aliens. The article contrasts Obama&#8217;s policies with current Democratic views, noting shifts such as widespread support for providing health coverage to undocumented immigrants, and criticizes the current opposition led by figures like Donald trump for perceived obstruction and lack of constructive policy. it explores how political stances on immigration have evolved,influenced by leadership changes and party dynamics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>When watching footage of former President Barack Obama from a November 2014 address on immigration, the viewer will ask one question: What happened to the Democratic Party?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is simple: President Donald Trump happened.<\/p>\n<p>Obama\u2019s speech does not sound anything like the open-borders, anything-goes rhetoric we are hearing 12 years later.<\/p>\n<p>In addressing the problem \u2014 yes, Obama used the word \u201cproblem\u201d \u2014 he said it was necessary to pass \u201ccommon sense law,\u201d but in the meantime, he was going to take steps as the executive to get control \u2014 \u201cthe same kinds of actions taken by Democratic and Republican Presidents before me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFirst, we\u2019ll build on our progress at the border with additional resources for our law enforcement personnel so that they can stem the flow of illegal crossings, and speed the return of those who do cross over.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSecond, I will make it easier and faster for high-skilled immigrants, graduates, and entrepreneurs to stay and contribute to our economy, as so many business leaders have proposed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Third, we\u2019ll take steps to deal responsibly with the millions of undocumented immigrants who already live in our country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z5oKlKeXWLQ?si=mK0rYJv6sz3LY-4O\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Sure, Obama still used leftist terminology like \u201cundocumented immigrant,\u201d but consider that agenda \u2014 we need a strong border, deportations, pathways for people who deserve to be here, and a plan to deal with millions of illegals residing here.<\/p>\n<p>He even took aim at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-files-scotus-brief-in-case-over-biden-refusal-to-deport-violent-criminal-illegal-aliens\/\" title=\"Florida Files SCOTUS Brief in Case Over Biden Refusal to Deport Violent ...\">violent criminal illegal aliens<\/a>. \u201cEven as we are a nation of immigrants, we are also a nation of laws. Undocumented workers broke our immigration laws, and I believe that they must be held accountable \u2014 especially those who may be dangerous. That\u2019s why, over the past six years, deportations of criminals are up 80 percent. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re going to keep focusing enforcement resources on actual threats to our security.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFelons, not families. Criminals, not children. Gang members, not a mom who\u2019s working hard to provide for her kids. We\u2019ll prioritize, just like law enforcement does every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2014\/11\/20\/politics\/obama-immigration-speech-transcript\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a transcript<\/a> from CNN, Obama even addressed those criminal illegal aliens directly in a follow-up speech. \u201cIf you\u2019re a criminal, you\u2019ll be deported. If you plan to enter the U.S. illegally, your chances of getting caught and sent back just went up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The former president also offered a pathway to staying in the country. \u201cIf you\u2019ve been in America for more than five years; if you have children who are American citizens or legal residents; if you register, pass a criminal background check, and you\u2019re willing to pay your fair  of taxes \u2013 you\u2019ll be able to apply to stay in this country temporarily, without fear of deportation. You can come out of the shadows and get right with the law.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, reading through Obama\u2019s remarks, it\u2019s not a mirror image of the Trump Administration\u2019s policies, but it\u2019s a far cry from where Democrats are today.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/show-of-hands-on-immigrant-health-care-belies-a-thorny-issue-ba79e0b64af24ce68f91e1f2d58b0bde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Associated Press<\/a> reported that during a Democratic Primary debate, every candidate raised their hand in support of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >providing full health coverage<\/a> for illegals. Times <em>have <\/em>changed.<\/p>\n<p>Refocus on the question at hand: What happened?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is simple, but deserves a longer response beyond just saying \u201cTrump.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Our current president made border security and deportations a major part of each of his campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>His opposition is willing to let the country burn if it means disagreeing with him.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s how toddlers think. 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