Here’s what Trump had to say.
President Donald Trump has issued a major warning to U.S. farmers, as the Biden-era immigration chaos continues to disrupt critical industries. In a powerful statement on Friday, Trump promised to protect America’s food supply and support law-abiding farm owners facing labor shortages due to renewed ICE raids.
✅ Standing with Farmers, Fighting Illegal Immigration
Trump made it clear: America’s farmers are not the enemy—the broken immigration system is. Speaking from Washington, he said:
“We’re looking at a plan where reputable farmers can take responsibility for their workers. We can’t destroy farms. We can’t hurt the people who are keeping this country healthy and fed.”
This comes after a temporary pause on workplace raids at agricultural and hospitality sites—a move Trump reportedly ordered to prevent damage to U.S. businesses. But as of Monday, those raids resumed, targeting illegal aliens, not the farmers who employ them.
🚨 The Biden Immigration Legacy Is Still Hurting U.S. Agriculture
Under President Joe Biden, immigration enforcement was gutted, leaving farms and rural industries vulnerable. Now, as President Trump reasserts control, his administration is walking a fine line between enforcing immigration laws and keeping American agriculture alive.
Key industries like farming, health care, and hospitality are still struggling to fill jobs—thanks to Biden’s failed border policies and labor mismanagement.
🔁 Trump’s Plan: Legal Work, Legal Labor, Strong Borders
Behind the scenes, conservative lawmakers are pushing for work visa reform to solve the labor crisis without opening the border floodgates. Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) has proposed expanding H-2A and H-2B visa programs to help American farmers get the help they need—legally.
“We need a workforce that keeps our economy moving—without sacrificing national security,” Harris said.
Meanwhile, White House sources say Trump’s team is crafting a new policy that could allow vetted employers to play a more active role in managing their workforce’s legal status.
💬 Experts Weigh In: Conservative Voters Want Accountability
Mark Krikorian, a respected voice at the Center for Immigration Studies, summed it up perfectly:
“Trump isn’t anti-immigration. He’s pro-legal immigration. His base wants strong borders and fewer loopholes—and he’s listening.”
And even business leaders are taking note. Rebecca Shi of the American Business Immigration Coalition praised Trump for putting American farmers first, saying:
“Trump understands the stakes. Farmers need labor to survive, and that means smart immigration reform—not chaos.”
🔒 Trump 2025: Law, Order, and Support for Rural America
While the exact details of Trump’s new farm labor policy are still in development, one thing is clear: his commitment to American farmers is stronger than ever. Unlike Biden, who abandoned our rural communities, President Trump is defending the workers and landowners who feed the nation.
As Trump said on Truth Social:
“Criminals will be deported. Our farmers will be protected. That’s the America First way.”