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President Trump said he plans to make changes to his administration's aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration to address worker shortages.
President Trump acknowledged that his "very aggressive" immigration policies are ripping long-time workers from the farming and hospitality industries, in a Thursday Truth Social post. The big picture: Trump's concession comes after reports of federal immigration raids on farms stoked fears among vital agricultural workers during the summer growing season.
Trump said he'd been told his immigration policies were "taking very good, long time workers away from" farmers and the hospitality industry.
The administration said it has directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, stressing that sweeps should focus on people in the U.S. illegally who have criminal backgrounds.
In one post, Trump acknowledged the strain on employers. In another he ordered ICE to 'do all in their power' to deport massive numbers of people.
President Trump admitted Thursday that his own immigration crackdown is gutting key American industries — and pledged that “changes are coming” to the White House’s policies. In a post on Truth Social,
Key TakeawaysPresident Donald Trump posted that "changes are coming" to his "aggressive policy on immigration," noting that farmers and the hospitality industry have lost "very good, long time workers.
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EXCLUSIVE: Laken Riley’s sister said that she and her family have "hope" due to the immigration policies President Donald Trump has put in place.
President Trump’s statement suggested his sweeping policies were alienating industries he wants to keep in his corner.
The New York Times reports a shift in President Trump's immigration crackdown. The report says ICE is being asked to pause deportations at agricultural sites and to stop raids at hotels and restaurants.