Pastor Sam Rodriguez Explains Trump’s Controversial Mass Deportation Plan

"Come on, 15 to 20 million illegal entries, "Rodriguez continued. Never before in human history has any nation permitted over 10 million people, undocumented, without us knowing who they are, to come into any respective nation."

The preacher also noted that the mass influx of undocumented immigrants have resulted in dangerous individuals crossing through the border as well as reports of missing children. Faithwire reports. 

"We've lost 300,000 kids … there are 300,000 unaccounted kids," Rodriguez said. "We have no idea where they're at."

"Unfortunately, we know from the data, we know from past history … this breaks my heart even saying this, many of them are probably being sex trafficked as we speak," he said.

In light of these factors, Rodriguez said Christians should defend America's status as a "sovereign nation" while also acknowledging the importance of immigrants to the fabric of the country. 

Rodriguez also pointed out that "mass deportations" are expected to take place after Trump takes office in January. Although some Christians may struggle with how the deportations will take place, Rodriguez believes the government will mostly "come after the criminal element."

"They're going to come after those that are involved in gangs, the rapists, the murderers, the drug dealers," he said. "They're going to come after every illegal immigrant in America that's involved in nefarious activities. That's what they're going to come after — the criminals."

Single males who have recently entered the country will also be targeted, Rodriguez added. The pastor also addressed concerns that the government will target "families [who] have been here for 25 years."

"It's not going to happen," he said. "And this is Sam Rodriguez. I'm speaking on behalf of Sam Rodriguez here. So, not officially on behalf of any transition team or so forth."

"There's going to be an attempt with Congress to find a pathway of integration, not citizenship. At the end of the day, I do believe these individuals who came in here illegally will never receive citizenship, and I'm OK with that," Rodriguez continued. 

He says he agrees with this approach since these people broke the law. On the other hand, Rodriguez believes that an individual who has raised children in America, is hardworking, and not living off the government should be able to find a place in the nation.

"We're going to find a way to get you a green card, and you never have to worry about living in the shadows again," Rodriguez said. "And that's the right way of doing it."

During the interview, Rodriguez discussed the increase of Latinos who voted for Trump this year, which exceeded the previous two election cycles.

"Forty-six percent of the general Latino population," he noted. "This is way beyond anything we've seen in 250 years of American history."

The preacher believes that the reason for this shift is because the Democratic Party has alienated Latinos with their policies and worldview.  

"This is Marxism," he said. "It's socialism. Coming after our kids …that crazy, ludicrous obsession with Drag Queen Story Hour. Just stop sexualizing kids. Get your hands off our kids. Latinos are very pro-familia. …So, when you start coming after our kids, we go, 'Whoa, whoa, whoa — hold on. You're done. You're coming after God — meaning our God, our faith, and limiting my religious expression — and then you're coming after my kids?'"

Photo Credit: ©Facebook/Rev. Samuel Rodriguez

Milton Quintanilla is a freelance writer and content creator. He is a contributing writer for CrosswalkHeadlines and the host of the For Your Soul Podcast, a podcast devoted to sound doctrine and biblical truth. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary.