Conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk has warned former President Donald Trump that if he supports legalizing undocumented immigrants—especially those working on farms—it could seriously damage the political movement known as MAGA (Make America Great Again). Kirk said this would undo everything that Trump supporters have worked toward.
On his show, *The Charlie Kirk Show*, Kirk said that powerful people in politics and business are pressuring Trump to let farmworkers who are in the U.S. illegally stay here. He argued that this would upset many of Trump’s loyal supporters.
Recently, Trump has focused on strict immigration enforcement after returning to office in January. He promised large-scale deportations, especially targeting cities led by Democrats. However, behind the scenes, Trump reportedly told immigration officials to stop arresting workers at farms, hotels, and restaurants, because these industries depend heavily on immigrant labor. This pause was later canceled, but it caused confusion about Trump’s direction.
At a rally in Iowa, Trump said he’s working on a law that would let migrant workers stay in the U.S. if their employers, such as farmers or hotel owners, are willing to vouch for them. He acknowledged that some people on the far right might not like this plan but believed they would eventually understand it.
Kirk responded by saying he supports Trump but wants more clarity. He’s concerned that Trump is being influenced by wealthy elites who want both lower taxes and more lenient immigration policies. According to Kirk, some of these elites told him they were excited about Trump’s new economic bill—and now they also want “mass amnesty” for immigrants.
Kirk said that while Trump might say enforcement is still a priority, the actual decisions being made behind the scenes suggest a different direction.
Other politicians, like Republican Representative Andy Harris from Maryland, have also said that America needs to find a way to keep enough workers for the economy—whether through temporary visas or other legal paths for immigrants to stay.
Trump hasn’t officially introduced the new immigration bill yet, and it’s unclear when or if it will happen. What’s certain is that this debate is causing tension among Trump’s supporters, especially those who want stricter immigration rules.
