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Experts and critics alike expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility of Trump's proposals. While he may pledge to act against the undocumented population—estimated to be between 12 to 13 million—the execution of such mass deportations may face insurmountable challenges. Described as potentially impractical and met with significant public backlash, historical precedents have shown that aggressive immigration policies, such as family separations, often lead to political harm for those who enforce them. During his previous term, backlash over policies like "kids in cages" led Trump to retreat, a hint that public sentiment may disrupt even the most rigidly planned policies.