The Trump administration is experiencing a significant internal divide over its immigration enforcement strategy, with senior officials Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem clashing with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. This policy disagreement erupted when Rollins suggested to President Trump that long-term workers in agricultural and service industries should be protected from deportation, temporarily altering the administration’s enforcement approach. Why can’t American citizens replace these illegal long-term workers?
White House Power Struggle Over Deportation Strategy
A significant internal conflict has emerged within the Trump administration regarding its mass deportation strategy, pitting immigration hardliners against officials concerned about economic impacts. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sparked controversy by suggesting to President Trump that ICE should avoid deporting workers in agriculture and leisure industries, temporarily shifting the administration’s approach.
This intervention reportedly angered Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who view mass deportation as a cornerstone of Trump’s immigration policy. Following Rollins’ suggestion, ICE official Tatum King implemented a policy pause on operations targeting agricultural businesses, restaurants, and hotels.
REPORT: Top Trump aide Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are demanding that ICE “supercharge” deportations to 3,000 illegal immigrant arrests a day, according to Axios.
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Policy Reversal and Administration Response
Miller and other immigration hardliners quickly mounted pressure to reverse the temporary policy shift, successfully convincing Trump to continue with mass deportations. The Department of Homeland Security subsequently reversed the enforcement pause, resuming raids on businesses in the previously exempted sectors.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson denied any internal conflict, stating: “The entire Trump Administration is moving in the same direction to fulfill the President’s promises and remove illegal aliens from the United States.” Jackson added that while the administration prioritizes removing “the worst of the worst,” anyone in the country illegally remains at risk of deportation.
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem have reportedly set a target of 3,000 ICE arrests per day. MORE: https://t.co/CyJMkTgG3O pic.twitter.com/Swqql3jISv
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Congressional Concerns Over Enforcement Spending
The administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement strategy is facing scrutiny from Congress regarding potential overspending beyond approved budgets. Senior White House officials, particularly Stephen Miller, are intensifying pressure on ICE to double its daily apprehensions despite concerns about violating the Antideficiency Act, which prohibits federal agencies from spending unapproved funds.
An administration official highlighted the pressure from Miller, saying: “You think that Stephen Miller is going to accept, ‘sorry Stephen, I’m just waiting on my annual appropriation, I’ll get back to you?’” Congressional representatives from both parties have expressed frustration over the lack of timely information regarding the administration’s spending practices.
Republican Rep. Mark Amodei voiced his concern during a hearing, telling officials: “I would appreciate it if you, for your part, would let folks know up your chain of command that this information, if it’s not coming in real time, is not useful.” This fiscal tension adds another layer to the already complex implementation of the administration’s immigration enforcement priorities.
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