Donald Trump Rejects Amnesty After Suggesting Immigration Deal
President Donald Trump denied the possibility of amnesty for immigrants after previously suggesting he might negotiate a deal with Democrats for legal status.
Donald Trump expressed interest in a deal with Democrats to allow working, tax-paying immigrants to remain in the United States during a 60 Minutes interview, suggesting his previous policies had been too tough. He characterized these individuals as good people who contribute to the economy, specifically noting the roles of international students, hotel staff, and farmworkers.
Trump reversed this position the following day at the White House, stating that "there won’t be amnesty" and asserting that his immigration policy remains unchanged. This shift follows the promotion of Stephen Miller, the architect of the administration's restrictive immigration strategies, to chief of staff.
While Democrats are poised to control both chambers of Congress, the influence of Miller is expected to complicate any potential legalization efforts. Analysts suggest that any deal would likely be heavily restricted or carry a high cost due to the president's veto power and Miller's nativist ideology.
