U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is willing to let migrant laborers stay in the United States if the farmers they work for will vouch for them.

At a campaign-style speech at the Iowa state fairgrounds, Trump said he is working with the Homeland Security Department to help farmers who depend on migrant laborers for their seasonal needs. He said he will also work with the hotel industry on the issue.

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[–] 55 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Its a little bit late to be chickening out here, as Texan farms report they have lost 100% of their workforces already, and Californian farms (where most of our food is grown) have reported losing over 75% of their workforce. You cant just undo the fear that has already been struck into people, no one has faith they wont change their minds again in 2 weeks…

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  • [–] 35 points 1 year ago

    He stopped ice from raiding farms and hotels a couple weeks ago, it was in the news.

    Then ICE resumed doing those things.

    Would you believe him this time? I wouldn’t. He’s a lying flip flopping TACO.

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  • [–] 34 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Make Slavery Great Again. SMDH

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Yeah, I bet they'll start using the people in ICE detention for free labour. It's even technically legal according to the 13th amendment.

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  • [–] 33 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    rules for thee, but not for me (or those who give me money)

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  • [–] 25 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    And construction? And service industry? And ... ?

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  • [–] 41 points 1 year ago

    So now farmers can say “either you this or I withdraw my support and you’ll end up in chains”

    Where did I heard of a similar situation? 🤔

    #makeslaverygreatagain

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  • [–] 16 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    But what about me getting a job on the farm?

    Asks the starving republican with 8 kids who can’t collect Government assistance any longer.

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  • [–] 15 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Oh, fuck! Wait, we still need the wage-slaves?

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  • [–] 27 points 1 year ago

    The government made up of the people is supposed to decide on these things. Not a single fucking person... allowing people to stay or not. Fuck this dictator shit.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    Why would you allow this Orange Turd when you tell us all the time that these people are the scum of the earth?

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    I thought illegal immigrants were bad… That’s why people who were in the process of becoming legal had to be deported, right? I’m so curious how the MAGAs will justify this.

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