President Trump has had one of the most consistently toxic stances on immigration in recent history. He has called some immigrants rapists, falsely accused others of being in gangs — but he has now, surprisingly, had a change of heart.
Trump’s immigration policies have so far led to rioting protests in LA and multiple lawsuits, but reportedly, that’s not what led to his one-eighty on the issue. The U.S. has practical, day-to-day needs for immigrants — a reality the GOP often loves to gloss over. But sometimes reality outweighs narrative, and jobs essential to the balance of society — and the people who actually do them — need their due and respect.
Trump, surprisingly, admitted that his own aggressive immigration policies have hurt the farming and hospitality industries. In a statement delivered to a reporter at the White House, Trump said, “We can’t do that to our farmers and leisure, too, hotels. We’ll have to use common sense on that.” These key sectors have been reporting staffing shortages in growing numbers, and business owners have started to reach out to the President directly after personally feeling the pinch.
Trump says farmers are "being hurt badly" by deportations. "You go into a farm and you look and people, they've been there for 20 or 25 years and worked great and the owner of the farm loves them and you're supposed to throw them out?"
— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) June 12, 2025
"We can't do that to our farmers and… pic.twitter.com/xI2kcsNQTh
There’s a recurring joke that floats around the interwebs that goes something like, “I exist to give value to the shareholders.” And although grim, that’s a way to read this new move: what ultimately prompted Trump to make this statement may have been the need to placate large-scale farmers who are losing business as a result of Trump harassing their staff. And, true to expectations, mere moments after he made the statement about farmers at the White House, he took to Truth Social to spread yet more fear-mongering about immigrants.
The Biden Administration and Governor Newscum flooded America with 21 Million Illegal Aliens, destroying Schools, Hospitals and Communities, and consuming untold Billions of Dollars in Free Welfare. All of them have to go home, as do countless other Illegals and Criminals, who… pic.twitter.com/8bnCchFoqQ
— Trump Truths From Truth Social (@Trump_Social_) June 12, 2025
It’s not even clear where he stands on the issue anymore, but what’s clear is that he wants both factions of his followers to hear what they expect of him. The Agriculture Department recently released a report showing that the industry relies on undocumented immigrants to fill 42% of its workforce, according to Barron’s. So it’s impossible to find a short-term solution if nearly half of that crucial workforce is deported. No matter what tirade he posts on social media, Elon Musk isn’t the only one who’ll have to walk back his big talk.
But the issue with Trump’s aggressive policy goes far beyond just the people affected. The spotlight on LA and the resulting riot-caused curfew — is a telltale sign that immigration is more than just a legal matter in American life; it’s a cultural one. So when you respond with weapons and threats, the situation only escalates. Business cannot go on as usual with this approach, and Trump’s reputation takes an even bigger hit.
It’s not just Democrats sounding the alarm. These are bipartisan concerns about the labor shortages being created by ICE’s aggressive enforcement tactics. This one issue is quickly evolving into a complex dance heading into the midterm elections. Trump has to balance appeasing his MAGA followers — whose ideology blames immigration for every problem — and the economic realities faced by his inner circle.
At this point, it’s best to watch what he does, not what he says.
Published: Jun 13, 2025 08:39 am