Posted originally on CTH on June 12, 2025 | Sundance
It was always going to be difficult to balance the long-term illegal alien workforce removal against the contrasted aggressive ICE deportation operation. President Trump’s two statements on the issue today highlight the difficult dynamic.
Just hours before President Trump noted the aggressive deportation operation would continue, he also noted there would be leniency for farm workers and those in the hospitality industry. Suggesting, “some changes are coming.”

