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Trump Frustrated Over Mullin's Immigrant “Steal Jobs” Remarks

8/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over immigration remarks.
At the early August National Governors Association, Markwayne Mullin said immigrants “steal jobs” only in some industries.
Markwayne Mullin suggested Haitians could “fill out the paperwork” after the June ruling ending TPS for 350,000 people.
A senior official told The Wall Street Journal that President Donald Trump has no plan to fire Markwayne Mullin.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration Act of 1990, signed by President George H.W. Bush on November 29, 1990 after Senator Ted Kennedy’s sponsorship, raised the annual immigration ceiling to 700,000 and created Temporary Protected Status for people fleeing crises such as El Salvador’s civil war. TPS has since been used for Haitian refugees, prompting today’s dispute between President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over program limits.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over immigration remarks.
At the early August National Governors Association, Markwayne Mullin said immigrants “steal jobs” only in some industries.
Markwayne Mullin suggested Haitians could “fill out the paperwork” after the June ruling ending TPS for 350,000 people.
A senior official told The Wall Street Journal that President Donald Trump has no plan to fire Markwayne Mullin.

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