Trump’s immigration crackdown keeps spooking employers, cities, and voters
By February 14, the administration’s immigration push was no longer just about toughness. It was becoming a drag on workers, a headache for employers, and a warning sign for Republicans in places that depend on labor and hate chaos. The more the White House leaned into punishment, the more it risked owning the economic fallout too.
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Trump’s immigration crackdown keeps spooking employers, cities, and voters
By February 14, the administration’s immigration push was no longer just about toughness. It was becoming a drag on workers, a headache for employers, and a warning sign for Republicans in places that depend on labor and hate chaos. The more the White House leaned into punishment, the more it risked owning the economic fallout too.
By February 14, the administration’s immigration push was no longer just about toughness. It was becoming a drag on workers, a headache for employers, and a warning sign for Republicans in places that depend on labor and hate chaos. The more the White House leaned into punishment, the more it risked owning the economic fallout too.
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