A Clash Over Immigration: Trump's Business-Friendly Approach vs. Miller's Strict Policies
Georgia, USAFri Jan 09 2026
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President Trump recently expressed his displeasure with how his administration is handling immigration, specifically when it comes to highly skilled workers. He criticized a raid that took place in September, where 475 workers, mostly from South Korea, were detained while working on a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Trump argued that such actions could discourage foreign companies from investing in the U. S. , as they might not want to bring in their experts if they face hostile treatment.
Trump believes that allowing foreign companies to bring in their specialists is crucial for them to set up operations in the U. S. He mentioned that these experts would eventually return to their home countries, leaving behind trained American workers. \"They brought people that make batteries, \" he said, referring to the Hyundai raid. \"And those people would have trained our people how to make batteries, and at some point they would have gone back because they want to go back to their country. \"
However, Trump's views differ greatly from those of Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff and a key figure in shaping the administration's immigration policies. Miller is known for his hardline stance on immigration, advocating for strict limits on both legal and illegal immigration. While Trump presents his views as business-friendly pragmatism, Miller sees immigration as a threat to American workers.
When asked if he disagreed with Miller, Trump did not directly criticize his aide. Instead, he praised Miller's influence in the administration, saying, \"He feels that people who come into our country should be able to love our county and be able to contribute. \" Trump skipped over Miller's hardline approach, which includes targeting naturalized citizens and their children.
Miller's efforts have largely focused on deporting immigrants without legal status, but he has also pushed for significant limits on skilled worker visas and green cards. He argues that these visas pose a threat to U. S. -born workers. Earlier this year, Miller set a target of 3, 000 immigration arrests per day, which some believe led to large-scale workplace raids like the one in Georgia.
This clash between Trump's business-friendly approach and Miller's strict policies highlights the ongoing debate within the administration over immigration. While Trump seems to prioritize economic growth and foreign investment, Miller's focus is on limiting immigration in all forms. This tension raises questions about the future direction of U. S. immigration policy and its impact on both businesses and workers.
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