Trump at war with himself over ‘Dreamers’

Swim19 · 08-30-2017, 08:14 AM

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But people close to the president say they still don’t know where he’ll ultimately end up, noting that Trump is often unpredictable. “I would be very uncomfortable saying where the president is leaning,” a senior White House aide said. “I don’t have a clear sense of where he’ll go.” Another top aide said Trump seems to view DACA recipients as a “sympathetic or unusual case.”

A White House spokeswoman declined to comment, saying “the program is still under review by the administration.”

Trump has said empathy has guided his policy decisions in the past. He cited images of gassed Syrian children in justifying his changed attitude toward Bashar Assad when he decided to launch airstrikes there. But if he does not end the Obama-era DACA program, he could face heavy backlash from conservatives who considered his immigration promises the centerpiece of his 2016 campaign.

Many people close to the president believe he will ultimately decide to upend the policy, in part because he believes it will face an uphill battle in court, an argument emphasized by Attorney General Jeff Sessions and lawyers in the White House counsel’s office.

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Trump’s staff has been meeting privately for months to discuss the policy options available to the president. One possible approach: Stop renewing work permits granted through DACA, possibly sometime later this year, but allow people who already have them to stay until their two-year permits expire, people briefed on the issue said. Another possibility would be to simply block new people from enrolling in the program.

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Trump doesn’t have to make a decision by Tuesday, the deadline given by the states threatening to sue. Doing nothing would ensure that the program’s legality is tested in court, and the president could opt not to mount a legal defense. But administration officials said they expect Trump to outline his intentions by that date.

Another option that has long been discussed: Trying to strike a deal with Congress that would maintain DACA in exchange for funding for Trump’s proposed border wall with Mexico. But congressional aides cast doubt on the viability of that plan, noting that Democrats are unlikely to support it.
Still, some Republicans are holding out hope that Democrats could be willing to make a deal if Trump announces that he’ll stop renewing work permits through the program later this year, a move that would put pressure on supporters of the program to act.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/0...reamers-242152

Lambo Mercy · 08-30-2017, 08:21 AM

If I had to guess he'll just stop letting new people apply but let those who curently have it keep renewing.

freshh. · 08-30-2017, 08:22 AM

I think the biggest issue is the new report that shows the job loss. I am convinced the announcement was delayed because of the analysis indicating 30,000 jobs lost every month over the next 2 years.

jaylove16 · 08-30-2017, 08:23 AM

Another option that has long been discussed: Trying to strike a deal with Congress that would maintain DACA in exchange for funding for Trump’s proposed border wall with Mexico. But congressional aides cast doubt on the viability of that plan, noting that Democrats are unlikely to support it.

Still, some Republicans are holding out hope that Democrats could be willing to make a deal if Trump announces that he’ll stop renewing work permits through the program later this year, a move that would put pressure on supporters of the program to act.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/0...reamers-242152

The democrats can change our lives for the better if they compromise.

Battitude2 · 08-30-2017, 08:28 AM

This is one of the more hopeful articles. Historically he does what he wants regardless of political outcome, so if he does feel bad for us he could keep the program open just for current enrollees. And I hear Kelly is blocking Miller from DACA meetings.

Battitude2 · 08-30-2017, 08:40 AM

This is one of the more hopeful articles. Historically he does what he wants regardless of political outcome, so if he does feel bad for us he could keep the program open just for current enrollees. And I hear Kelly is blocking Miller from DACA meetings.

Kawi-ZX6R · 08-30-2017, 08:45 AM

Trump will decide for whichever gives him the most praise.

Smooth · 08-30-2017, 08:59 AM

I knew it. I fucking knew it. The reports from some officials saying he will likely end DACA are just bullshit. These officials deserve to get fired.

At this point, nobody knows. So, stop freaking out over stupid articles saying he will likely end it.

Estamosensalsa · 08-30-2017, 09:18 AM

Dont lose hope guys, Getting my biometrics done at this moment.

hopeful_in_nyc · 08-30-2017, 09:31 AM

Exactly. Trump, the WH and the people who actually matter have been too hush hush about the topic for us to jump to any conclusions. The face that they are so hush, may actually be a positive sign, coming from a prez that strives for attention and ratings with every tweet. DACA is a hot topic right now, so all these c-list reporters are trying to get some eyes and ears on their speculations. Let's remain positive and hopeful- we've been through too much to let bs news get to us!

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