January 17, 2026 – Highlights of Democrat leaders supporting border control and deportation of illegal aliens, before they didn’t

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Obama frequently emphasized the need for stronger border security, employer accountability for hiring undocumented workers, and comprehensive immigration reform that included controlling illegal crossings. Here are key video examples:

In his 2014 address to the nation on fixing the broken immigration system, Obama stated that he began by securing borders and committed to better enforcement, noting illegal crossings had been cut.

During a 2005 news conference clip, Obama advocated for holding employers accountable for hiring undocumented workers and supported strong borders, aligning with similar arguments later made by Trump.

In a 2014 speech at Del Sol High School, Obama reiterated his belief in secure borders and efforts to reduce illegal crossings over his term.

Speaking on comprehensive immigration reform in 2010, Obama called for fixing the broken system, starting with border security to prevent uncontrolled inflows.

Additional examples from X posts include archived clips:

Obama warning that undocumented immigrants harm the economy, take jobs, and that employers should face penalties, while calling for stronger border security as a top priority.  Video in post: 

A 2007 clip of then-Senator Obama supporting border control policies similar to current Republican stances.

Obama in 2010 stating the U.S. cannot allow “half a million people pouring over the border without any kind of mechanism to control it.”

Other Democratic Officials Supporting Border Control

Many Democratic leaders, including Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Chuck Schumer, and others, have historically supported tougher border measures, deportations, and barriers—positions they’ve since shifted away from. Here are video compilations and examples highlighting this:

A montage showing past Democratic leaders like Clinton, Obama, and Schumer supporting border crackdowns and critiquing the party’s later policy shifts.

Clips of Democrats voting for and advocating new border fencing and barriers before opposing them under Trump.

Archival footage of Democrats, including Bill Clinton in the 1990s, talking tough on deporting illegal immigrants arrested for crimes and securing borders.

A flashback compilation of top Democrats like Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Obama touting deportations and tough immigration policies.

https://www.foxnews.com/video/6367965074112

Incoming House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer in 2019 stating Democrats support border security and are willing to negotiate, but not hold government hostage.

From X posts, several montages capture this hypocrisy:

Hillary Clinton emphatically calling to “deport them” and insisting immigrants learn English, with Democrats cheering.

A compilation of Democrats opposing incentives for illegal immigration, supporting border security, and noting Obama’s deportations of over 3 million.

Montage of Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Biden, and Obama all agreeing illegal immigrants need to be deported, including ending sanctuary cities.

A 1995 clip of Bill Clinton warning about illegal aliens burdening jobs and taxpayers, receiving a standing ovation from Democrats.

1996. Chuck Schumer rails against illegals getting taxpayer funded benefits because it incentivizes more illegal immigration

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