White House readies emergency shift in US immigration policy
Donald Trump, President of the US (photo: Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump has pulled 700 troops out of Minnesota following protests over a deadly immigration operation, and he is considering a softer approach to policy, reports CNN, covering the White House’s response to the escalating situation in the region.
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According to Trump, the decision to withdraw troops was made to prevent further violence and ensure public order. The president noted that the situation requires control but without unnecessary escalation.
“I learned that maybe we can use a little bit of a softer touch, but you still have to be tough,” he emphasized, adding that there will be no complete abandonment of a hardline course.
At the same time, the administration is considering adjustments to immigration policy to prevent similar critical incidents from occurring.
Trump also said the administration expects detailed information on individuals in custody, including those suspected of serious crimes. He added that, according to his team’s actions, crime rates in Minnesota have reportedly decreased.
The protests erupted following a large-scale US Department of Homeland Security operation that began on January 22 in Maine. The official goal of the operation was to locate foreigners with criminal records. During the raid, a US immigration agent shot 37-year-old US citizen Rene Nicole Good, and later, nurse Alex Pretti was killed. These incidents sparked mass protests in more than ten cities nationwide.
Amid these events, approval for Trump’s immigration policies has fallen to its lowest level since his return to the White House. At the same time, the administration is discussing the possibility of softening certain measures while maintaining the overall hardline approach to migration control.
Trump’s ongoing fight against migrants
Earlier, Trump announced plans to implement new migration restrictions and said the administration would soon expand the list of countries whose citizens are banned from entering the US.
The US authorities are intensifying measures to reduce the number of illegal migrants, offering financial incentives to those who voluntarily agree to leave the country by the end of the year.
