On February 14th, the White House issued a message for Valentine's Day directed at migrants trying to enter the United States illegally. While the majority celebrated with displays of affection, the current administration sent a cold and direct message to those seeking opportunities in the country: there is no place if the rules are not followed.
The post was made through the official accounts of the White House on Instagram and X. The shared image featured a pink background adorned with small hearts, accompanied by the message: "Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally and we will deport you." At first glance, it seemed like a loving statement, but it became a clear warning to those attempting to cross the border illegally.
The image displayed President Donald Trump and Tom Homan, known as the border czar, embodying the government's strict immigration policy. With this, the president reaffirmed his commitment to carry out the largest deportation of undocumented migrants in the country's history, fulfilling his electoral promises.
The reaction to this post divided opinions. If it had already generated annoyance, the repost from the official account of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico created even more discomfort. The message "Love knows no borders... but the United States does" accompanied by controversial opinions about illegal crossing provoked a wave of criticism from social media followers.
Among the comments, contrasting opinions stood out, from those supporting the administration's firm stance to those who considered the tone used in the posts inappropriate. The controversy spread over the way the immigration issue was addressed on a day dedicated to love, highlighting the polarization of opinions surrounding immigration policies in the United States.
