In a stunning show of unity, former GOP rivals Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis toured a controversial new deportation facility in the Florida Everglades — dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” The swampy, isolated camp is designed to promote “self-deportation” by making conditions intentionally uncomfortable. Just last year, Trump branded DeSantis as “DeSanctimonious” during the brutal 2024 primaries — but now, he calls their relationship a “10 out of 10.” What does this alliance mean for U.S. immigration policy, and how will the public react to this extreme enforcement strategy?
00:00We have a relationship that's been a very strong one for a long period of time and I appreciate it.
00:04We know that they're a militant Islamic regime that was hell-bent on getting nuclear weapons
00:09and under Joe Biden they were about to get nuclear weapons.
00:30Really, it's a tremendous advantage for the states.
00:44Most of them are doing it.
00:46Actually, the blue states tend not to do it.
00:49Even a couple of them have, though.
00:51And I want to express my tremendous thanks to the state of Florida for embracing this opportunity
00:57and being a true partner.
00:59They've worked so well with the federal government.
01:02It's been just a beautiful, beautiful partnership.
01:05So, Ron, I'd like to thank you personally.
01:08You are my friend and you'll always be my friend.
01:10And we may have some skirmishes even in the future.
01:14I doubt it.
01:15But we'll always come back because we just seem to, we have blood that seems to match pretty well.
01:22We have a relationship that's been a very strong one for a long period of time and I appreciate it.
01:27Very much appreciate it.
01:29And another one we like is Ron.
01:30And, Ron, would you say a few words, please?
01:32Sure.
01:33Well, thank you, Mr. President.
01:34Welcome back to Florida.
01:36And I think this is the first time you've been back since the events of a couple weeks.
01:40So, just let me say, as somebody that was serving on active duty in Iraq back in the day,
01:45we witnessed the number of our troops that were killed or wounded by the Iranians.
01:50We know that they're a militant Islamic regime that was hell-bent on getting nuclear weapons.
01:56And under Joe Biden, they were about to get nuclear weapons.
01:59And because of your strong actions, those dreams and those ambitions have been reduced to rubble.
02:05And I thank you.
02:06I know a lot of veterans thank you.
02:07And people in Florida really thank you for stepping up and really making a strong, tough, but strong decision.
02:13I think we're much safer as a result of that.
02:16Now, on the immigration, I think President Trump's election represented the chance for us to finally solve this illegal immigration and border problem once and for all.
02:28I knew he was going to do the border, although he did it very quickly and very thoroughly.
02:32I think that no one can say that that's been anything but a spectacular success.
