Here’s what Trump told ICE.
In a shocking new move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on ICE workplace raids targeting key American industries—agriculture, hospitality, and restaurants—after growing concern from business owners about the impact on reliable, long-time employees.
A leaked internal directive, confirmed by NewsNation, reveals that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been ordered to suspend enforcement operations at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels, and restaurants. The decision was communicated Thursday by senior ICE official Tatum King.
This change comes just days after President Donald Trump signaled a policy shift on Truth Social, writing:
“Hardworking Americans in farming and the hospitality industry have told us that our strict immigration policies are costing them loyal, long-time employees who are nearly impossible to replace. That’s a problem. We need to stand with our Farmers and business owners—while making sure the criminals are removed from our country. Big changes are on the way!”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later confirmed the change in deportation priorities, aligning with Trump’s America First strategy. According to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, “We will follow the president’s direction and continue to work to get the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens off of America’s streets.”
The decision comes amid escalating backlash to recent ICE raids in California, where several businesses were rattled after employees were swiftly detained. Critics from the left immediately launched nationwide protests, claiming “inhumane” conditions in overrun detention centers.
In response to the unrest, President Trump deployed National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles, restoring law and order as liberal leaders failed to act. The streets of California, once again, became a battleground over border security and illegal immigration enforcement.
While left-wing politicians continue to prioritize open-border policies, Trump’s leadership offers a bold contrast—removing dangerous criminal aliens while preserving the backbone of America’s economy: our farmers, ranchers, and small business owners.
This latest action underscores the Trump administration’s commitment to common-sense immigration enforcement, protecting American jobs, and standing up to the radical left’s failed sanctuary policies.