Donald Trump continued on Tuesday to float his idea, which some legal experts say is unconstitutional, to deport U.S. citizens who commit crimes.

Speaking to the press during a tour of a migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, the president repeated claims that there are many immigrants who are now citizens and have been committing serious crimes.

“They’re not new to our country. They’re old to our country. Many of them were born in our country. I think we ought to get them the hell out of here, too, if you want to know the truth,” he said. “So maybe that will be the next job.”

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    3 days ago

    Somebody please correct me if I’m mistaken, but isn’t Trump a convicted felon who has not yet been sentenced?

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      A mere formality. He can just go ask the Supreme Court to declare that he’s not a felon or something. Does it make any sense? No, but does any of it?

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        They just need to vote quickly on what would in the best interest of the country.

        Vote A: The Supreme Court needs a private jet

        Vote B: The Supreme Court needs a luxury yacht


        As soon as that vote is made, they can start negotiations with the Trump administration on a plea deal.