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EXCLUSIVE: Trump ‘Will Never Allow For Mass Amnesty’ After Floating Working With Dems On Immigration
Donald Trump has indicated that he is open to working with Democrats on immigration legislation, saying he wants to get things done while retaining the option to veto bills. A White House official said mass amnesty for people in the US illegally would not be allowed, while Vice President JD Vance argued against amnesty as a response to Republican election losses.
The discussion comes as Republicans face losses in both chambers of Congress and Democrats press for changes to immigration enforcement. The Democratic National Committee adopted resolutions calling for measures including abolishing ICE, reducing immigration detention and restricting some Department of Homeland Security funding. Vance said Republicans should consider changes to enforcement, such as targeting employers who hire illegal workers, and focus on issues including living costs and the war.
In short
- Trump says he is open to immigration deals with Democrats.
- A White House official ruled out mass amnesty.
- Vance supports enforcement changes focused on employers.
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The case for
Supporters of negotiating across party lines could argue that targeted immigration legislation is more likely to address practical problems than continued stalemate, and that cooperation need not mean granting mass amnesty. Changes to enforcement, including action against employers who hire people without legal status, could pair accountability with a focus on other pressures voters face.
The case against
Opponents could argue that loosening enforcement or restricting detention and agency funding risks weakening immigration controls and encouraging further unlawful entry. They may also see amnesty as unfair to people who followed legal processes, and doubt that a deal with Democrats would preserve meaningful limits.