WH article posted today "mass deportions are improving Amercans quality of life"

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/01/mass-deportations-are-improving-americans-quality-of-life/

In just one year, President Donald J. Trump’s ironclad commitment to securing our border and enforcing our nation’s laws is liberating Americans from the crushing burden of unchecked illegal immigration. Through mass deportations, the Trump Administration is freeing up resources, revitalizing opportunity, and restoring safety — delivering tangible results that put American citizens first.

Mass deportations = lower housing costs.
In 14 of the top 20 metro areas with the largest illegal migrant populations, home list prices declined year-over-year in December — and the three metro areas that saw modest price increases are all so-called “sanctuary cities.” Overall, home prices have dropped for the first time in more than two years as housing affordability shows signs of improvement under the Trump Administration.

[Tadpole Raisin]

1. They improve HIS quality of life since hurting people

is one of the few things that give him pleasure. But it won’t stop the death clock.

[surfered]

2. Oh yeah? How was Renee Good's life improved or the lives of her three children?

[Ocelot II]

3. Oh, really?

Here in Minneapolis day-to-day life is noticeably worse, even if you're not an immigrant (or you look like one). Schools are closed, restaurants and shops are closed; you can't even get a newspaper delivered or snow removed. And how are housing costs going to fall if you can't get one built or maintained because the construction workers are gone?

[Klarkashton]

4. Pure propaganda / psyops unvetted.

[karynnj]

5. Housing prices reflect expectations of economy in the future

Not to mention, there are fluctuations seen in quarterly data, which may be what they are referring to. A link to the government's own numbers comparing the end of third quarter 2025 with the end of the third quarter 2024 did not show anything like what he is speaking of. https://www.fhfa.gov/news/news-release/u.s.-house-prices-rise-2.2-percent-year-over-year-up-0.2-percent-quarter-over-quarter

Not to mention, housing prices declining is not necessarily a positive thing for all or the economy as a whole. For people who recently bought a home and put down the minimum amount, could end up under water on the house as many did in 2008. If for any reason they had to sell their home, they end up losing what ever they put down and owing more money to close the mortgage than the house sells for.

Not to mention even if Trump actually was saving people money, which he isn't, what about the way he is using money - like spending billions creating an oversized ICE secret police, destroying our edge in education and research etc. Almost everything he is doing makes us less secure and poorer.

[bigtree]

6. just lies

...it's why they're down.

Not something to brag about.


also:

Deportations significantly hurt the economy by reducing GDP, increasing labor shortages, and raising consumer prices, particularly in sectors reliant on immigrant labor.
Key Economic Consequences of Deportations

Reduction in GDP: Mass deportations are projected to reduce the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) by approximately 2.6% to 6.2% over the next decade. This decline is attributed to the loss of unauthorized workers who contribute significantly to various industries.

Labor Market Disruption: Unauthorized immigrants make up about 3% of the U.S. workforce, with higher concentrations in sectors like agriculture, construction, and hospitality. For instance, 14% of the construction workforce is undocumented. Removing these workers could lead to severe labor shortages, particularly in industries that rely heavily on immigrant labor. Estimates suggest that deportations could result in a loss of 1.5 million jobs in construction and 870,000 jobs in manufacturing.

Wage Effects: While some studies suggest that wages for low-skilled authorized workers may increase due to reduced competition, the overall impact on high-skill workers is negative, with many experiencing wage declines. The average wage could fall by 0.5% to 1.7% depending on the duration and scale of deportation policies.

Increased Consumer Prices: The removal of a significant portion of the workforce is expected to lead to higher prices for goods and services. For example, it is estimated that consumer prices could rise by 9.1% by 2028 due to labor shortages in essential sectors.

Fiscal Costs: The financial burden of deportations is substantial, with estimates suggesting that each deportation costs around $13,000. The overall cost of implementing mass deportation policies could reach $900 billion over ten years, factoring in lost tax revenues and increased enforcement costs.


https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-labor-market-impact-of-deportations/