The former White House spokesperson and external advisor to President Donald Trump, Karoline Leavitt, warned this Thursday that the president will not allow the entry of a new caravan of migrants moving through Mexico towards the United States while also accusing the Democrats of supporting irregular immigration following their victory in the midterm elections.
In a post made on her X account, Leavitt wrote: "The Democrats win the midterm elections and thousands of illegal immigrants immediately form a caravan to enter the United States en masse."
The former official continued her criticism of the Democratic Party: "Democrats who advocate for open borders want to roll out the welcome mat for them! President Trump will not allow that to happen!"
Leavitt, who stepped down from her position as White House Press Secretary in August 2026, reacted to a post by Fox News that reported on a caravan of nearly 2,000 migrants primarily from Central and South America, which began moving toward the U.S. border following the Democratic victory in the legislative elections on November 3.
The group left last Tuesday from Tapachula, in the Mexican state of Chiapas, near the border with Guatemala.
According to a report by Reuters, a source from the state government estimated the size at approximately 1,500 people, including many families. The agency EFE estimated participation to be around 2,000.
Several members of the caravan expressed their hope that a Democratic victory could lead to a more favorable immigration policy in the United States.
However, the election results have not led to a reopening of the border or immediate changes to the entry restrictions.
Leavitt's warning coincided with a new threat from Trump against Mexico. This Thursday, the president announced that he would immediately double tariffs on Mexican products if the authorities of that country do not stop the advance of the migrant caravans.
“Mexico must stop them, now, and if it doesn’t, tariffs on Mexico will be doubled immediately”, Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The U.S. president described the migration wave as a new "invasion" and linked its emergence to the perception that Republicans had lost the midterm elections.
The Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, responded to Trump's warnings by confirming that no migrant caravans had reached Mexico's northern border since January 2025, when the Republican returned to the White House.
Sheinbaum explained that a group of approximately 600 migrants advancing through Chiapas had largely dispersed after receiving information about the difficulties of entering the United States.
It also noted that the Mexican authorities were in discussions with another group of Honduran citizens to facilitate their return to their country of origin.
The official ruled out using force to disband the caravans and defended the work of Mexican authorities in informing migrants about the existing restrictions.
This Wednesday, one day before Leavitt's statements, Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, warned that a Democratic victory would not change the border security measures of the Republican administration.
"The Congress may be more blue, but the White House is red, a deep red," Homan said during an interview with Fox News, referring to the colors that identify both parties.
The official stated that migrants attempting to enter irregularly will not be released within the United States. He explained that they could be returned or face legal proceedings before their deportation.
The election results have also raised expectations among Cuban migrants stranded in Mexico. Immigration lawyer Irene Pascual recently assessed the prospects for a change in U.S. policies, although she cautioned that a Democratic victory does not imply that the border will be opened or that deportations will cease.
The presence of Cubans in caravans traveling through Mexico also has recent precedents. On October 21, a contingent that included citizens from the Island left Tapachula with the intention of continuing towards the central and northern parts of the country.
Some participants stated that they hoped for a Democratic Party victory to improve their chances of seeking asylum in the United States.
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