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US arrests, deports hundreds of 'illegal immigrants': Trump press chief

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Vice President Mike Pence talk outside the Oval Office while Trump was departing the White House May 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. Trump is scheduled to travel to Nashville, Tennessee later today for a campaign rally.[AFP]

US authorities arrested 538 migrants and deported hundreds in a mass operation just days into President Donald Trump's second administration, his press secretary said late Thursday.

"The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals," Karoline Leavitt said in a post on social platform X, adding "hundreds" were deported by military aircraft.

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