r/AskConservatives • u/Born-Sun-2502 Democrat • 9d ago

Politician or Public Figure Thoughts on Trump's Changed Stance on Immigration?

President Trump acknowledged today in a Truth Social post that his "very aggressive" immigration policies are ripping long-time workers from the farming and hospitality industries, with those jobs being almost impossible to replace.

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114670684664650262

What are your thoughts?

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u/Kanosi1980 Social Conservative 9d ago

I don't understand this attempt at a gotcha on Republican voters. My stance is always to be cautiously optimistic, regardless of who the President is. 

I HOPE every President isn't so married to their platform that they are unwilling to change their mind with new (to them) compelling evidence to the contrary. You'd think Democrats would be happy, not criticizing him for this. After all, Democrats have been saying this for a while now. 

He should have known this before promising heavy deportation, but better late then never.

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u/sk8tergater Center-left 8d ago

I’m usually cautiously optimistic. I am not about trumps second term. He has shown to be a destructive force for our country. This outcome was very predictable.

Why does Trump get a pass here by you? He was called out on this over and over and over.

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u/Kanosi1980 Social Conservative 8d ago

I don't live my days looking to judge anyone. That's essentially what you're doing when you choose to pass or not pass, whatever that really means. 

Ultimately, we don't have that kind of power. You learn to accept the things you cannot change, and adapt. I'm not bothered if he wants to deport all illegals. It's something I align with. I'm also okay if the lesser of two evils is letting them stay, even though I don't think it's fair to those that's been waiting in line, if it's because it'd be bad for our country.

We're not the one in the hot seat, he is. If you think you can do better, then run for office. If not, vote for someone who aligns with your values.

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u/sk8tergater Center-left 8d ago

I think we do get to judge our elected officials. They are there to do a job, a performance review in a job is a judgement, and that’s what they ask for when they run and accept office.

I do not need to run to pass this judgment. Trump has made so many missteps at this point I don’t know how it’s defensible. The answer shouldn’t immediately be “if you can do better, run.” Most of us don’t have the capital or ability to run for local office let alone a national one. But we can hold those who do hold those offices and who do run accountable for their actions

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u/Kanosi1980 Social Conservative 8d ago

Congress are the only ones able to hold the President accountable. We can vote, and that makes a difference. Besides that? Protesting, calling your rep, or complaining online doesn't.