During a spirited rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, President Trump proposed a novel approach to immigration, suggesting that migrant farmers facing deportation might be allowed to remain in the United States.
This proposal hinges on the condition that farmers vouch for these workers, provided they have been employed in the country for an extended period. The President's remarks were made as part of the Independence Day celebrations, where he emphasized the critical role of farmers in this potential policy shift, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
According to The Post Millennial, President Trump articulated his vision by stating, "You know, they've had people working for them for years. And we're going to do something. We're going to sort of put the farmers in charge. If a farmer has been with one of these people that worked so hard, they bend over all day, we don't have too many people that can do that, but they work very hard, and they know him very well, and some of the farmers are literally, you know, they cry when they see this happen. If a farmer is willing to vouch for these people, in some way, I think we're going to have to just say that's going to be good, right?" This statement underscores the President's recognition of the indispensable contribution of migrant workers to the agricultural sector.
The President further elaborated on the importance of maintaining a robust agricultural workforce, stating, "We don't want to do [border security] where we take all of the workers off the farms. We want the farms to do great." This sentiment reflects a pragmatic approach to immigration, acknowledging the economic necessity of migrant labor in sustaining the agricultural industry.
President Trump also hinted that these immigration exceptions might extend beyond agriculture to include the hospitality sector. He recounted instances where migrants, after years of dedicated service, have been "thrown out pretty viciously" from farms, asserting, "We can't do that. We've got to work with the farmers and people that have hotels and leisure properties."
Despite the potential benefits of this proposal, it has sparked some discontent among the "MAGA" base, particularly those who supported mass deportation policies. In a characteristically candid manner, President Trump addressed the accountability of farmers in this arrangement, quipping, "If the farmers don't do a good job, we'll throw them the hell out of the country. We'll let the guys - we'll let the illegals stay, and we'll throw the farmers the hell out. Okay, get ready, farmer, I'm telling you."
This initiative represents a significant shift in immigration policy, balancing the need for border security with the economic realities faced by American farmers and other industries reliant on migrant labor.
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