Trump’s Stance on Immigration Amnesty Bill
On Thursday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt made it clear that President Donald Trump would not support a GOP-sponsored immigration amnesty bill if it were to reach his desk.
During a briefing, Reagan Reese from the Daily Caller inquired about the White House’s position concerning proposed legislation that Rep. Maria Salazar introduced. This legislation aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants. Leavitt’s response suggested a firm rejection of such proposals, despite some Republican backing.
Reese noted, “Rep. Salazar has introduced legislation allowing certain illegal immigrants a path to citizenship, and ten Republicans have co-signed this ‘dignity law.’ What’s the White House’s view on this?”
Reagan Reese asked about the Dignity Act, which aims to assist some undocumented immigrants. Leavitt replied, “The President has been clear…”.
Leavitt’s comments highlighted that the administration stands against measures intended to facilitate citizenship for undocumented individuals, irrespective of support from some in the House.
She mentioned, “From my understanding, neither the White House nor the President reviewed this law. We’ve been focused on a different significant bill recently. This week’s efforts revolved around our Genius Law and Rescue Package.” Trump, she stated, has been upfront about his position.
Florida Rep. Maria Salazar, in her communications, sought to appeal directly to the President. In a post on X, she remarked, “Mr. President, you alone possess the political courage to address issues others shy away from. The Dignity Act represents a pivotal opportunity for reform in our immigration system. This is your moment, and I believe you are the leader appointed for this task.”
Salazar emphasized to Trump that he has the unique ability to mend what has been untouched by others regarding immigration.
Salazar pushed for the Dignity Act, referencing similar proposals made in 2023 aimed at broad immigration reform, which includes potential adjustments to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency and options for deferring actions against certain eligible non-citizens.
However, Trump remains resolute. At a Cabinet meeting on July 8, when questioned about the possibility of pardoning illegal farm workers, he firmly rejected the concept. “There’s no pardon,” he stated. “What we’re doing is focusing on eliminating criminal activity while implementing a work program.”
