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• President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to mass deportation of illegal immigrants, emphasizing a strong border and legal immigration.
• Trump's victory has been hailed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is eager to strengthen India-US relations.
• Critics argue that the cost and time required for mass deportations would be astronomical, but Trump maintains that cost is not a factor.
• Trump's re-election and immigration stance have significant implications for U.S. foreign policy, particularly with China and India.

In a recent interview with NBC, US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to the mass deportation of illegal immigrants, a stance that has been a cornerstone of his campaign. However, he also expressed a desire for immigrants to enter the country legally, stating, We obviously have to make the border strong and powerful and, at the same time, we want people to come into our country.

Trump's stance on immigration has been a contentious issue throughout his campaign and subsequent election. Despite the potential cost of mass deportations, Trump has maintained that the price is not a factor. When people have killed and murdered, when drug lords have destroyed countries, ... there is no price tag for deportations, he said.

Trump's mandate, as he explained in his interview, is to bring common sense to the country. He criticized the Democrats, stating that they are not in line with the thinking of the country, which he believes has led to a political realignment.

Trump's Victory and International Relations

Trump's victory in the election has been described as spectacular by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed his eagerness to strengthen India -US relations across various sectors, including technology, defense, energy, and space. Trump has reportedly spoken to 70 world leaders, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, but not Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

Trump's commitment to mass deportations has been met with criticism and concern. Critics argue that the cost of deporting every undocumented immigrant living in the U.S. would be astronomical and would take far longer than four years. The process would require significant expansion of immigration enforcement and courts, leading to a backlog of cases.

Despite these concerns, Trump has remained steadfast in his stance, stating, It's not a question of a price tag. It's not - really, we have no choice. He has credited his tough stance on immigration as a key reason for his victory over Democrat Kamala Harris.

Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy

Trump's victory in the election is historic, marking the first time in over a century that a president has won a non-consecutive second term. He is also the only person to be elected as a convicted felon. Despite these controversies, Trump's supporters have celebrated his victory, chanting USA! as he promised to make America great again.

Trump's victory and his stance on immigration have significant implications for U.S. foreign policy. His harsh approach to China is likely to continue, with a focus on trade. Trump has expressed his desire to cut U.S. reliance on China for essential goods and to impose tariffs on all imports from China.

Trump's victory also has implications for India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his eagerness to work closely with Trump to strengthen India-US relations. This comes after India's potential role in future Russia-Ukraine peace talks and the expansion of Taiwanese manufacturing in India.