PTITrump: We can work with the Democrats on Immigration. I’ve always felt like we can work on immigration.
US President Donald Trump has said he believes his administration can work with Democrats on immigration, even as the 2026 US midterm election results reshape the political landscape in Washington.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump was asked whether he expected Democrats to cooperate with him if they gained control of Congress and whether they would send him legislation that he could sign.
Trump said he could reject bills that he disagreed with but expressed hope that the two parties would be able to work together on certain issues. He specifically identified immigration as an area where cooperation was possible.
"We can work with them on a lot of things, I mean, we can work with them on immigration, I think, immigration's a big deal, I've always felt we should be able to work on immigration," Trump said.
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He did not announce any specific policy changes or explain which immigration proposals he would be willing to support.
His comments are significant for foreign workers, international students and immigrant families affected by US immigration policies. For Indians, key concerns include long waiting periods for employment-based green cards, H-1B visa rules, work permits for spouses of skilled workers and pathways to permanent residency.
Democrats by now
The election results have also brought several Indian-American politicians into focus. Democrat Pramila Jayapal won re-election from Washington's 7th Congressional District, while Ro Khanna retained his seat in California's 17th District. Suhas Subramanyam and Pia Dandiya also secured victories in their respective House races. Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller retained her position.
Immigration reform has been an important part of the political work of several Indian-American lawmakers. Jayapal has advocated changes to employment-based green card rules and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Khanna has also supported immigration reforms, including protections for skilled foreign workers.
His comments come at a time when immigration remains a major concern for foreign workers, international students and families seeking to settle in the US. For Indian nationals, key issues include employment-based green card backlogs, H-1B visa rules, work permits for spouses and the availability of pathways to permanent residency.
Whether Trump's stated willingness to work with Democrats leads to any legislative progress will depend on the proposals brought before Congress and the extent to which both parties can agree on immigration reforms.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump was asked whether he expected Democrats to cooperate with him if they gained control of Congress and whether they would send him legislation that he could sign.
Trump said he could reject bills that he disagreed with but expressed hope that the two parties would be able to work together on certain issues. He specifically identified immigration as an area where cooperation was possible.
"We can work with them on a lot of things, I mean, we can work with them on immigration, I think, immigration's a big deal, I've always felt we should be able to work on immigration," Trump said.
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He did not announce any specific policy changes or explain which immigration proposals he would be willing to support.
His comments are significant for foreign workers, international students and immigrant families affected by US immigration policies. For Indians, key concerns include long waiting periods for employment-based green cards, H-1B visa rules, work permits for spouses of skilled workers and pathways to permanent residency.
Democrats by now
The election results have also brought several Indian-American politicians into focus. Democrat Pramila Jayapal won re-election from Washington's 7th Congressional District, while Ro Khanna retained his seat in California's 17th District. Suhas Subramanyam and Pia Dandiya also secured victories in their respective House races. Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller retained her position.
Immigration reform has been an important part of the political work of several Indian-American lawmakers. Jayapal has advocated changes to employment-based green card rules and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Khanna has also supported immigration reforms, including protections for skilled foreign workers.
His comments come at a time when immigration remains a major concern for foreign workers, international students and families seeking to settle in the US. For Indian nationals, key issues include employment-based green card backlogs, H-1B visa rules, work permits for spouses and the availability of pathways to permanent residency.
Whether Trump's stated willingness to work with Democrats leads to any legislative progress will depend on the proposals brought before Congress and the extent to which both parties can agree on immigration reforms.
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