Extended interview: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Trump's plan to deport Hatians
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At a glance
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine disagrees with President Trump's plan to increase arrests and deportations of Haitian migrants.
- DeWine stated that Haiti is currently a "hell" and sending people back would be inhumane.
- The governor's comments highlight a potential rift within the Republican party on immigration policy.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has publicly stated his opposition to President Trump's proposed plan to intensify the arrest and deportation of Haitian migrants. DeWine expressed strong concerns about the humanitarian implications of such a policy, describing Haiti as a "hell today."
"So you'd be sending peopleโฆ back to hell," DeWine told CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez. His remarks suggest a significant divergence of opinion within the Republican party regarding the approach to immigration and the treatment of migrants fleeing unstable conditions.
The governor's candid assessment underscores the complex challenges associated with Haitian migration and the difficult decisions facing policymakers. His statement implies that a forceful deportation strategy may overlook the dire circumstances in Haiti, raising ethical and moral questions about the U.S. response.
Haiti is hell today. So you'd be sending people โฆ back to hell.
Originally published by CBS News. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.