- DHS orders ICE to pause most enforcement operations in agriculture, hospitality, and restaurant sectors.
- Trump earns $620M in 2024, including $57M from a crypto firm tied to his children.
- A large-scale parade in D.C. celebrates the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
The Department of Homeland Security has instructed ICE to suspend most workplace raids targeting undocumented workers in the agricultural, hospitality, and food service industries.
In a separate development, Trump’s 2024 financial disclosure reveals earnings of over $620 million, with $57 million coming from the crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
ICE Enforcement Paused in Key Industries as Trump Rakes in Millions from Crypto Venture
Homeland Security’s latest guidance reflects a shift in immigration enforcement strategy under Trump’s leadership. ICE agents were told via internal email to halt operations at farms, restaurants, and hotels unless they’re tied to criminal investigations such as trafficking or money laundering. The directive is seen as a response to growing criticism over workforce disruptions in essential industries.
The email, sent by senior ICE official Tatum King, emphasized that while raids are on hold for now, agents are still allowed to pursue criminal cases involving smuggling or exploitation. This targeted approach indicates a more selective enforcement model compared to broad-scale raids of previous years.
Simultaneously, Trump’s financial disclosure shows he earned $620 million in 2024, bolstered by a significant crypto windfall. World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm with family ties, contributed $57 million to his income. The firm’s governance tokens—nearly 16 billion of which are held by Trump—have introduced new financial dimensions to his post-presidency portfolio.
While exact valuations of these tokens are unclear, the report reinforces Trump’s continued grip on expansive business networks. It also signals that digital assets are becoming a noteworthy component of political figures’ earnings, marking a broader trend in U.S. financial and political landscapes.
This latest turn reflects how Trump’s policy shifts and financial maneuvers continue to influence both immigration strategy and emerging markets like cryptocurrency.
“We’re not just a country of laws—we’re a country of workers, too.” — A sentiment echoed in recent debates over immigration enforcement in essential industries.
