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Trump deportations cost taxpayers $2,358 each

The Economic Policy Institute released a calculator estimating President Trump's mass deportation push would cost American taxpayers $2,358 each. This estimate is based on projected spending for deportations over 2.5 years that could alternatively fund public priorities like food assistance, healthcare, or housing.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 05:53 PM EDT

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