What is Trump's stance on immigration, and how has it changed over time?

Donald Trump's stance on immigration has been a major topic of discussion during his presidency and even before. Throughout his time in office, he has taken several measures aimed at reducing both legal and illegal immigration to the United States.

Trump's initial campaign platform included several controversial proposals, including the construction of a wall along the US-Mexico border, a travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries, and ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. As president, he attempted to follow through on these proposals, although many were met with legal challenges and opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.

In addition to these policies, Trump has also pushed for changes to legal immigration, including reducing the number of refugees and family-based immigrants allowed into the country, and increasing merit-based immigration. He has also implemented a policy of separating families at the border, which received significant backlash.

Over time, Trump's stance on immigration has become increasingly hardline, with his administration cracking down on sanctuary cities and attempting to end birthright citizenship. However, his administration has also faced legal challenges and opposition from immigration advocates and some lawmakers.