Former President Barack Obama expressed concerns about a perceived lack of commitment to democracy within the Trump administration, highlighting issues with how a liberal democracy should function. This warning comes amidst nationwide protests triggered by the Trump administration’s expansion of federal power, particularly in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. Despite Trump’s promises of a significant deportation program, data analysis reveals that Obama oversaw more deportations during his tenure, earning him the moniker “deporter in chief.” Obama’s administration recorded over 3.1 million ICE deportations, with a peak of over 407,000 removals in fiscal year 2012. In comparison, Trump’s first term saw fewer deportations, with approximately 269,000 people removed in 2019 and less than 932,000 deportations over four years. Trump’s administration deported around 200,000 individuals within four months, a figure lower than that under President Joe Biden, attributed to a decrease in border crossings. Trump’s call for ICE officers to execute what he termed the “largest Mass Deportation Program in History” adds to the ongoing debate on immigration enforcement policies. The contrasting approaches to immigration and the impact on deportation numbers under both administrations underscore the evolving landscape of immigration enforcement in the United States.