Mullin: No Amnesty in Immigration Deal with Democrats
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rejects amnesty in potential immigration deal with Democrats, emphasizing law enforcement approach.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has made it clear that the Trump administration will not negotiate an immigration deal with Democrats if it involves granting amnesty to undocumented immigrants. Mullin’s comments come in response to President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on a 60 Minutes interview, where he suggested a potential agreement that could offer legal status to non-criminal undocumented immigrants who are working and paying taxes.
Mullin’s Stance on Immigration Reform
Speaking at a counter-drone conference in Maryland, Mullin reiterated that the administration’s approach to law enforcement will remain unchanged. He emphasized that the administration will not allow amnesty, but is open to a deal that could provide permanent legal status to DACA recipients.
“We’re never going to allow amnesty to happen,” Mullin said. “Now, if we want to have an immigration reform to where we can look at DACA and figure out a way that these individuals can become maybe legal permanent citizens or something like this, that’ll be up to Congress.”
White House Response and Political Reactions
Mullin informed the president that “a lot of Democrats” have reached out about potential collaboration, but the two have not discussed changing immigration policy. The White House has addressed criticism of Trump’s recent comments, clarifying that the term “amnesty” was never used in the exchange.
Meanwhile, immigration hawks have criticized Trump’s apparent shift in position. Political consultant Ryan Gidursky warned that a bipartisan deal scaling back Trump’s deportation efforts could harm the party. Fox News commentator Tomi Lahren questioned the interview with the phrase “Come again?”
Continued Debate on Immigration Policy
The debate over immigration policy remains a contentious issue, with Trump’s statements sparking both support and opposition from across the political spectrum. As the administration continues to navigate the complexities of immigration reform, the path forward remains uncertain.
Source: Daily Wire
