President Trump announced plans to issue temporary passes for immigrants working in agriculture and the hospitality sector.
In an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Trump addressed his earlier comments about potentially easing deportations for individuals employed at farms and hotels.
“I won’t leave,” he remarked. “What I have in mind is to support the farmers, particularly those who might have been negatively affected when we had to remove workers who had been at their jobs for 15 or 20 years. We’re looking to implement something that allows farmers to manage their workforce better.”
Trump emphasized his commitment to assisting farmers, stating that the administration is developing a program to grant temporary passes to migrant laborers in the industry.
“You know, when you go to a farm, and someone has been working with you for nine years, there are specific individuals who contribute to that work,” he noted.
He further elaborated, “We’re currently working on a system where we can issue temporary passes, ensuring that those people pay taxes, so farmers have some level of control over their workforce.”
Earlier that month, Trump recognized worries from the agricultural and hospitality sectors regarding how his administration’s immigration enforcement was impacting their access to workers.
His acknowledgment led to a temporary halt in enforcement actions at farms and hotels, but shortly thereafter, his administration seemed to shift gears.
Border enforcement official Tom Homan informed reporters that, “Even farms and hotels will continue to face workplace enforcement activities depending on priorities.”
Following that, Trump mentioned that he was still looking for solutions to assist farmers. “We’re considering having reputable farmers who can take responsibility for the workers they employ, as they can’t afford to shut down their operations,” he said recently.
