Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is brushing aside economic concerns associated with the raids that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have carried out in recent days, as Democrats warn that the mass deportations could harm the economy.

Asked during a press conference on Monday — taking place during the House GOP’s retreat at Trump National Doral in Miami — whether he was concerned that the Trump administration’s raids would have unintended consequences on the economy, Johnson responded “I hope not, I don’t think so.”

The Speaker referenced Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, who previously said that the deportation plan is “worst first.”

“What he means by that is dangerous, violent criminals, and we know who they are, you’ve already seen them being rounded up and deported, that is the top and first priority of the federal government,” Johnson said. “The rest of it will be developed.”

“All the people that are being lined up have a very sober mind about this. They're very clear-eyed about what is required, what the American people demand and deserve, and frankly, what they voted for in the........

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