Three Opinion writers on why Trump’s deportations might be backfiring.
Given the recent protests against ICE raids, is President Trump alienating some of his supporters? In this episode, the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle and the columnists David French and Jamelle Bouie convene to discuss.
Three Opinion writers on why Trump’s deportations might be backfiring.
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Michelle Cottle: I’m Michelle Cottle. I write about national politics for Times Opinion, and I am back with the fabulous columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French.
Guys, welcome.
David French: It’s good to be with y’all.
Jamelle Bouie: Yes, pleasure to be here as always.
Cottle: Well, I’m not sure the topic is going to bring you much pleasure because we’re going to talk immigration.
