The Big Lie of Donald Trump – How His Promises to Farmers and Hoteliers Turned Out to Be a Farce

Washington – It may have been the last remnant of economic common sense in an administration increasingly driven by deterrence, fear, and ideology. Donald Trump had promised to "protect our farmers" – even publicly stating on social media that "changes are coming" to prevent the loss of workers. But less than a week later, his administration reversed an internal directive that had shielded farms, hotels, and restaurants from immigration raids. Instead, these very industries, which rely heavily on undocumented labor, are now being openly targeted – with the declared goal: the largest mass deportation in the history of the United States.

On Monday morning, regional offices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were informed in a conference call that large-scale operations at agricultural businesses, hotels, and restaurants were back on the agenda – despite warnings from business associations, farming lobbyists, and human rights organizations. Just days earlier, these raids had been suspended. But after internal pressure from Stephen Miller and a belligerent announcement by Trump on Truth Social, the directive was reversed. From now on, any business that "harbors illegal aliens" is to be subjected to increased enforcement. Hotels, aquaculture operations, and meatpacking plants are once again officially in the crosshairs.

This is not just political posturing – it is a deliberate deception of entire economic sectors. While Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins fought for exceptions, Trump’s hardline approach prevailed. The result: industries already struggling with labor shortages are now on the brink of collapse. Supply chains are at risk, entire harvests are in jeopardy – and millions of people are living in growing fear. The big lie of Donald Trump is that he claims to be strengthening America’s economy – when in truth, he is sowing chaos, destroying jobs, and shattering the trust that even conservative business leaders once placed in him.