Thousands march in protest of border policy in New York City

In a pair of tweets at around 7am, the president said he had 'watched' ICE 'liberate' entire towns from gangs and said they were responsible for 'eradicating the worst criminal elements' 'To the great and brave men and women of ICE, do not worry or lose your spirit. You are doing a fantastic job of keeping us safe by eradicating the worst criminal elements.

'So brave! The radical left Dems want you out. Next it will be all police. Zero chance, It will never happen!' he said. In his first tweet, he fumed: 'The Democrats are making a strong push to abolish ICE, one of the smartest, toughest and most spirited law enforcement groups of men and women that I have ever seen. 'I have watched ICE liberate towns from the grasp of MS-13 & clean out the toughest of situations. They are great!'