Staff Reports
The European Union is in a bit of a pickle with illegal migration, and they clearly don’t have a game plan for mass deportations. But while Europe’s leaders stumble around like a toddler learning to walk, Donald Trump is poised to take the reins in the U.S. and is talking about deporting as many as 20 million undocumented migrants. The contrast couldn’t be clearer, and it looks like Trump’s bold approach is exactly what America needs.
The ongoing saga of illegal migration is playing out particularly dramatically in Italy. This Mediterranean nation has become the preferred landing spot for countless asylum seekers making the journey from North Africa. Italy’s first female prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, didn’t just pop into office for a photo op; she hit the ground running with a fierce commitment to tackle the issue head-on. She learned from the past—like Trump, she knows that if you promise to protect your country, the voters will follow. Unfortunately for the Italians, after an initial surge in refugees, the numbers went through the roof. But that was just the warm-up.
Europe offers ways to curb illegal migration but no playbook for mass deportations https://t.co/zCDoeSErUV
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) November 19, 2024
Meloni’s latest tactic? Setting up offshore processing centers in Albania. This move has Trumpian flair written all over it: process migrants away from Italy’s shores, thus keeping them out of sight and out of mind. The approach sounds smart, especially considering that Italy would foot the bill for these centers, ensuring that its already stretched infrastructure wouldn’t have to handle the influx. Critics are squawking about the legality and morality of such a move, but who really cares when the sound of sirens and crime reports fills the daily news?
Of course, implementing a plan like this is easier said than done. As Meloni discovers, Italian courts seem to have a knack for throwing roadblocks in the way of her vision. The offshore centers have been up and running for weeks, but—surprise, surprise—they haven’t processed even one refugee yet! Perhaps the judges are channeling their inner bureaucrats, feeling safer behind a desk than taking on a bold initiative for the communities they serve. Enter Elon Musk, a close ally of both Meloni and Trump, who waded into the fray, suggesting that the judges be expelled from the bench. Talk about stirring the pot!
Beyond Italy, there’s a fascinating ripple effect across Europe. Viktor Orban of Hungary has long been waving the anti-mass migration banner and recently teased the idea of bussing migrants straight to Brussels. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer, the new U.K. Prime Minister, journeyed to Italy to applaud Meloni’s policies—clearly, he’s got his eyes on making a change of his own. Even Germany, a country that has historically rolled out the welcome mat, is now bringing back border controls. All signs point to a serious shift in attitudes as European leaders find themselves on a similar trajectory of prioritizing their citizens over the chaotic flood of migrants.
The winds of change may be blowing across Europe, but it’s the Italian strategy that could be the lifeline for a broader conservative revival. With so many leaders starting to adopt similar policies, it looks like Meloni could be leading the charge in turning the tide of history when it comes to immigration policies—a thought that should make every American conservative sit up and take notice. As Trump prepares to reclaim the White House, he’s set to follow suit, and perhaps deliver the kind of mass deportation plan that has been sorely missing for far too long.
