A Farmers' Plight: Trump Courts Controversy over Labor Policies
Trump suggests potential shifts in immigration policy
In the heart of the American agricultural sector, uncertainty looms due to the immigration policies of the current administration. The administration's "take-no-prisoners" approach is causing farmers to lose valuable, long-term workers, a situation that President Donald Trump seems to be acknowledging.
Trump, never timid in expressing his thoughts, openly discussed his potential shift in migration policy on Truth Social. He admitted that farmers and workers in the hotel and leisure sector had expressed concerns over the aggressive immigration policy, fearing that it was taking away their trusted long-term employees. In a conversation with journalists, Trump expressed his sympathy for farmers who have worked side by side with these workers for two decades or more.
These workers, although not citizens, have proven their worth and are considered "great" by their employers. Trump implied that it was unfair to force farmers to part with their employees, suggesting that their legal status might not be their only shortcoming. Roughly 10 to 11 million people are estimated to reside in the United States without official documentation, primarily working in sectors like agriculture, construction, care, and hospitality, often under difficult conditions. Despite their lack of papers, many contribute to the economy by paying taxes, albeit being ineligible for most state benefits.
California Governor Gavin Newsom seems pleased with Trump's growing understanding of the situation. Newsom criticized previous initiatives targeting hardworking non-citizens, deeming it unwise to persecute individuals working on farms and snatching women and children off the streets. In response to Trump's remarks, Newsom wrote on X, expressing his relief that enforcement actions were becoming more nuanced.
Recently, Newsom accused Trump of executing military raids in Los Angeles that disproportionately impacted non-violent workers, such as dishwashers, gardeners, day laborers, and seamstresses. Newsom asserts that these actions are causing more harm than good, traumatizing communities rather than protecting them. Trump has promised to make changes in policy, but specifics remain vague.
Sources: ntv.de, raf/dpa
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President Trump, in a conversation with journalists, acknowledged farmers' concerns over his administration's aggressive immigration policy, fearing it would result in the loss of their long-term, valued non-citizen employees. Governor Gavin Newsom, expressing relief at Trump's growing understanding of the situation, wrote on X, commending more nuanced enforcement actions, aiming to protect non-violent workers in the United States.
