President Donald Trump has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase deportation efforts in Democratic cities and work towards achieving mass deportations, as stated in a social media post on Sunday. Trump's directive comes amidst reports of ICE rushing to meet arrest quotas set by the White House and acknowledgment from the president himself regarding the impact of his immigration policies on various industries.

The White House has mobilized different federal agencies to reach a target of 3,000 immigration-related arrests daily. However, there have been criticisms internally for failing to meet this quota. Trump, in his social media post, also accused his political opponents of utilizing "Illegal Aliens" to influence elections and expand welfare programs.

ICE is expected to intensify arrests in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York to meet these quotas. The agency will focus on detaining and deporting criminal illegal aliens to enhance public safety, according to Homeland Security Department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin.

An extensive immigration enforcement operation is already underway in approximately two dozen Democratic-led cities, with federal agents from various agencies involved. The administration aims to increase interior arrests by deploying more teams and targeting specific individuals, as highlighted by White House border czar Tom Homan.

Protests have erupted in response to the administration's immigration crackdown, leading to the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines in cities like Los Angeles. ICE's shift towards mass deportations has impacted industries reliant on immigrant workers, prompting concerns from sectors like farming and hospitality.

Trump acknowledged the challenges faced by farmers and businesses in the leisure industry due to stringent immigration policies but emphasized the need to remove criminals from the country. Changes are expected to address these issues while maintaining a focus on deporting criminal offenders.

This article has been updated with additional information.