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The Daily Blast: Trump Accidentally Reveals a Big Weakness on ICE Fiasco, Angering MAGA

Jul 8, 2025
Garrett Graff, a journalist and historian, dives into President Trump's controversial remarks on suspending deportations for migrant workers, igniting ire from far-right supporters. He discusses the emerging rift within the MAGA coalition, with influencers demanding strict immigration policies. Graff highlights the dangers of a rapidly expanding ICE and the implications of a significant budget increase for the agency. He also examines how Trump's attempt to soften his stance on deportations exposes critical political vulnerabilities that could threaten his support.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Immigration Dilemma Exposes Deep MAGA Schism

President Trump has publicly entertained suspending deportations for farmworkers and migrant workers, acknowledging this would upset the "radical right" wing, including Stephen Miller who demands aggressive mass deportations.

This move reveals Trump's political weakness, as it conflicts with the recent $45 billion Congressional funding increase for ICE and the agency's rapid, aggressive deportation tactics fueled by Miller.

The core issue is a deep schism: MAGA's hardline base demands deporting every undocumented immigrant, including "grandmothers," while Trump and some in the business community see deporting all as a political and economic disaster.

The mass deportation goal is unattainable focusing only on criminals due to their limited numbers, forcing ICE to target long-settled migrant workers vital to sectors like agriculture and hospitality.

This conflict highlights Trump's struggle to balance the demands of his base with broader economic and public tolerance, exposing deep divisions within the MAGA coalition.

INSIGHT

Trump's Deportation Policy Weakness

  • Trump's idea to suspend deportations for certain migrant workers reveals political and substantive weakness.
  • He floats moderation at the same time Congress funds mass deportations heavily, showing internal conflict.
INSIGHT

Trump's Control Over Immigration Questioned

  • Trump lacks full control over immigration policy decisions, with Stephen Miller pushing aggressive deportation timelines.
  • This split exposes Trump's political vulnerability and administrative weakness.
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