Former First Lady Michelle Obama reportedly expressed her concerns regarding the Trump administration’s deportation policies during a recent podcast appearance.
On the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast, she stated that the impact of these policies on immigrants is what keeps her “up at night.”
Obama highlighted the significant number of border encounters during the Biden-Harris administration, citing an estimated 11 million incidents.
She contrasted her current worries about immigrants with her previous concerns for her own safety, noting that her status allows her certain protections. “I drive around in a four-car motorcade with a police escort,” she explained, emphasizing that her fears now lie with those who face unjust scrutiny and potential deportation.
Reflecting on her brother Craig Robinson’s experience with racial profiling, Obama lamented the indiscriminate nature of current deportation decisions, which she feels lack due process.
She criticized the atmosphere of bias and racism that influences how immigrants are perceived, stating, “You don’t look like somebody that belongs,” and expressing her fear that there aren’t enough advocates to support those at risk.
Her comments come amid increasing pushback from Democrats against Trump’s deportation efforts, including lawsuits and support for individuals like Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, despite allegations linking him to the MS-13 gang.
Obama concluded her thoughts by expressing deep concern for the safety of people of color and immigrants, fearing that societal bias could lead to life-altering judgments.
She worries about the lack of support and advocacy for vulnerable communities, stating, “That frightens me. It keeps me up at night.”
[READ MORE: Federal Raid on Brutal Gang’s Hotspot Results in Over 100 Arrests]
