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Last night in Des Moines, Iowa, President Trump delivered a speech to kick off the 4th of July weekend, focusing on immigration and its impact on key industries.
He acknowledged the concerns of farmers and hospitality business owners, noting that his administration’s aggressive deportation policies were removing “very good, long-time workers” from these sectors. Trump revealed that his team is working on legislation to protect illegal alien workers in farming, hospitality, and related industries, allowing them to stay if vouched for by their employers. He specifically credited Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for raising the issue, mentioning her advocacy for farmers facing labor shortages due to deportations.
Trump emphasized a “farmer responsibility” approach, where employers would take legal accountability for these workers. He admitted that the “serious radical right” might be unhappy with this plan but insisted they would understand the need to support farmers. The proposed legislation aims to provide a temporary pass or work permit, potentially through an expedited H-2A visa program, to ensure a legal workforce. Trump warned that farmers failing to comply could face consequences, humorously suggesting they’d be “thrown out” instead.
This shift marks a departure from his previously hard-line immigration stance, which included mass deportations, reflecting tensions within his administration and among his supporters. The speech is a step back from his mass deportation agenda due to what some perceive as economic realities in agriculture and hospitality.
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