Trump said, "Many of the people in DACA, no longer very young, are far from ‘angels.’ Some are very tough, hardened criminals."
Federal guidelines prohibit immigrants convicted of felonies, significant or numerous misdemeanors from enjoying DACA protection. Immigrants deemed to pose a threat to national security or public safety also do not benefit from the program.
No government data shows that immigrants are actively getting protection despite convictions for significant offenses, as Trump’s tweet suggested.
We rate Trump’s claim False.
