The White House has recently released a contentious video showcasing mass migrant deportations, accompanied by the upbeat song "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye." This footage was shared on the U.S. presidential administration's official accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube on Sunday.
In the brief clip, U.S. law enforcement officers are seen escorting a group of handcuffed migrants toward the border, with the song's chorus—“Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye”—playing in the background. The video's caption mirrors this refrain, adding a seemingly mocking tone to the presentation.
Since resuming office in January 2025, President Donald Trump has implemented stringent immigration measures aimed at reversing the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden, which were perceived as lenient. Key actions taken by the administration include:
Expansion of expedited removal protocols
Withdrawal of federal funding from sanctuary jurisdictions
Increase in border enforcement personnel through executive orders
Declaration of a national emergency to deploy armed forces at the border
Expansion of detention facilities to accommodate up to 30,000 migrants
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. law enforcement agencies have conducted approximately 113,000 migrant arrests and executed over 100,000 deportations since Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025.
In March 2025, President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a rarely used wartime law, to deport nearly 300 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador. These individuals were subsequently detained in the country's high-security Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). This action has sparked legal challenges and debates over the applicability of such an archaic law in contemporary times.
DHS data indicates a significant reduction in illegal border crossings, with numbers dropping to approximately 7,000 in March 2025, down from 8,300 in February. This represents a 94% decrease compared to March 2024, when 137,000 individuals illegally crossed into the U.S. from Mexico. Officials attribute this sharp decline to the current administration's stringent immigration policies, often referred to as the “Trump effect.”
The release of the deportation video has ignited widespread debate, with critics arguing that its tone is inappropriate and dehumanizing, while supporters contend that it underscores the administration's commitment to enforcing immigration laws.