Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum assured the public that her government is prepared to handle an influx of illegal migrants sent back by President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation initiative.
While cautioning that immigrants should not be treated as “criminals” during a Thursday press conference, the newly-elected leftist leader also affirmed that her administration is prepared to take in masses of Mexican nationals who may be repatriated back to the country. The comments come as Trump will soon resume office and has pledged to conduct a large-scale deportation operation. (RELATED: ‘Common Sense’: GOP Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Anti-Sanctuary Bill In Swing State)
“In the event of deportations, we will receive Mexicans, and we have a plan for that,” Sheinbaum said in Spanish, during a press conference in Mexico City. “However, we will work…