Charlamagne Discusses Deportation of American Citizens

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God expressed on Tuesday that if President Trump is serious about labeling him a “vicious criminal,” he wouldn’t mind deporting American citizens as a consequence.

The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Trump administration could expedite the deportation process for illegal immigrants. This decision has temporarily halted lower court orders that required prior notifications and allowed individuals to present concerns about potential threats before they could be sent to “third countries.” Journalist Morguin Wood noted that the court’s ruling pertains to “convicted criminals” rather than illegal immigrants specifically. However, Charlamagne suggested that it might be acceptable to deport Americans for specific severe crimes.

Wood pointed out that the Supreme Court permits the deportation of convicted criminals, stating, “even if they have no ties to the country.” She mentioned that areas like South Sudan and Venezuela are included in this list, emphasizing that those removed should at least have a chance to argue that they could face persecution or death if sent back.

Charlamagne then probed whether U.S.-born citizens might be at risk of deportation. Wood confirmed this, referencing Trump’s earlier comments about wanting to remove “homegrown” criminals from the country.

In response to crimes, Charlamagne mentioned he wouldn’t be concerned about where American offenders are sent. “If you commit a horrific crime, like harming children, I don’t care where they send you,” he stated passionately.

He elaborated, saying, “If someone walks into a school and harms children, then I think, ideally, this could serve as a deterrent. Maybe they’ll say, ‘We’re sending you to El Salvador now.’”

DJ Envy, his co-host, agreed but highlighted concerns about innocent people potentially being deported. Charlamagne acknowledged the gravity of such situations but maintained that a guilty verdict would justify deportation.

In a related statement, Trump reportedly informed El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele in April about plans to send American criminals to prisons in El Salvador. He remarked that more facilities need to be built for this purpose.

Trump had also mentioned to Fox News that keeping certain American criminals in El Salvadoran prisons is a consideration, specifically referencing violent behaviors that have emerged in society.