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Deported Milo Yiannopoulos says he is ‘ashamed’ of support for Trump
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Milo Yiannopoulos, a British far-right commentator, described his recent arrest and deportation from the US as a terrifying, humiliating, and physically degrading experience during an interview with Piers Morgan.
- Yiannopoulos expressed shame over his previous support for Donald Trump, criticizing the harsh immigration enforcement policies he now experienced firsthand.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated Yiannopoulos had legally entered the US in 2019 but overstayed his visa and was ordered removed after missing an immigration hearing, a claim Yiannopoulos disputes.
- While detained by ICE, Yiannopoulos said he was kept uninformed and deeply frightened, highlighting the trauma faced by many in immigration custody.
- Despite his past social media posts advocating for mass deportations and strict immigration enforcement, Yiannopoulos now regrets supporting Trump’s immigration agenda.
