President Donald Trump announced a strategic pivot in immigration enforcement, now targeting major cities and Democratic power bases like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.

The administration has pulled back from raids on farms and other industries dependent on illegal alien labor after facing substantial pushback from agricultural interests.

The enforcement strategy now aims to implement what Trump calls “the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.” This urban-focused approach aligns with Trump’s political observation that these metropolitan areas represent “the core of the Democrat Power Center.” He noted that these jurisdictions use illegal aliens to strengthen voter numbers and expand welfare programs.

The announcement nevertheless came after Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins argued that “severe disruptions to our food supply would harm Americans,” highlighting the balancing act between immigration enforcement and maintaining economic stability in food production.

But skepticism persists among farm worker advocacy groups despite the apparent pause in agricultural enforcement. The United Farm Workers of America maintain that operations continue to target agricultural communities, even formally requesting that such enforcement actions cease immediately.

The administration’s moves have also triggered widespread demonstrations this month, with Trump deploying National Guard and Marine units to support immigration enforcement efforts in California.