The mothers of murdered children have shared their relief at Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, with one stating that if the previous administration had done the same her daughter would still be alive.

Trump has made immigration control a central focus of his presidency, deploying servicemembers to the U.S.-Mexico border and conducting ICE raids across the country.

"I truly appreciate everything Donald Trump has done," said Alexis Nungaray in the White House video.I made a baby girl.

"I am fighting for you every day and thinking about you. We are doing it and we will continue fighting for you."