Polish migrants in jeopardy as Trump vows to end 'border invasion'?

US President-elect Donald Trump outlined his agenda for his second term at a rally in Washington on Sunday, promising to sign a series of executive orders, including a crackdown on immigration.

People line up in front of Capital One Arena ahead of Trump's inauguration viewing, in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump will be sworn in for a second term as president of the United States on 20 January. The presidential inauguration will be held indoors due to extreme cold temperatures in DC.

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"By the time the sun sets tomorrow, the invasion of our country will have come to a halt," Trump said.

This statement immediately sparked concern from Polish Senator Michał Kamiński, who voiced his worries on Monday that such actions could negatively impact Polish migrants living in the United States.

"Trump said it clearly: tomorrow will mark the beginning of an unprecedented crackdown on undocumented immigrants," Kamiński said.

“For some reason, the operation is set to begin in Chicago, a city with a significant Polish population. If deportations target this group, many of whom are undocumented, the idea of Trump being pro-Polish will quickly unravel," Kamiński added.

This revision uses more natural phrasing and ensures the message is clear for an American audience.

Radio Poland's Michał Owczarek has more.

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