His answer was this was “not an option.” The president’s job is to apply the law.

In 2013, with over 1,000 deportations per day, Obama was asked if he would consider stopping the deportation of parents of deferred action children so that families would not be separated.

His answer was this was “not an option.” The president’s job is to apply the law. pic.twitter.com/FiAtdFWGBU

— Rothmus 🏴 (@Rothmus) January 19, 2026