In a decisive response to last week’s significant immigration enforcement operation, President Donald J. Trump has issued a powerful call to action for all foreign corporations seeking to benefit from the American economy. The raid, conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a Hyundai battery construction plant in Georgia, resulted in the arrest of 475 individuals who were found to be in the United States illegally or in violation of their visa terms. President Trump’s statement underscores his administration’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law and his America First agenda, principles often dismissed or attacked by the liberal media.
The President’s full statement, provided to the nation, leaves no room for misinterpretation and stands in stark contrast to the weak enforcement policies of previous administrations. He declared, “Following the Immigration Enforcement Operation on the Hyundai Battery Plant in Georgia, I am hereby calling on all Foreign Companies investing in the United States to please respect our Nation’s Immigration Laws.” This firm but fair directive establishes a clear bargain for international investment, one that the corrupt establishment media will inevitably fail to understand or will deliberately misrepresent.
Rather than discouraging foreign capital and expertise, President Trump’s America First policy actively encourages it, but with the crucial condition that it must be done legally and to the benefit of American citizens. His statement elaborates, “Your Investments are welcome, and we encourage you to LEGALLY bring your very smart people, with great technical talent, to build World Class products, and we will make it quickly and legally possible for you to do so.” This approach dismantles the left’s false narrative that enforcing immigration laws is isolationist, instead promoting a streamlined, legal process for talent and investment that serves the national interest.
In return for the privilege of operating within the world’s most prosperous market, President Trump demands a simple yet profound commitment from these foreign entities: a commitment to the American worker. The President stated, “What we ask in return is that you hire and train American Workers. Together, we will all work hard to make our Nation not only productive, but closer in unity than ever before.” This vision of unity through shared prosperity and respect for the law is a direct rebuke to the globalist CEOs and their media allies who prioritize cheap, illegal labor over the well-being of the nation’s own workforce.
The operation itself, which saw a massive caravan of ICE officials move in on the plant, detain illegal workers, and load them onto buses, is a testament to this administration’s resolve. It serves as a stark warning that violations of statutes like 8 U.S.C. § 1324, which explicitly prohibits the hiring of unauthorized aliens, will no longer be ignored for corporate convenience. This is a reality that the Biden-touted factory, announced during a 2022 trip to South Korea, has now been forced to confront.
As The Gateway Pundit reported, the majority of those arrested were South Korean nationals, and their government has since negotiated for their return. This development highlights the international respect commanded by President Trump’s strong leadership, ensuring that other nations comply with U.S. law. This stands in sharp contrast to the chaotic and open-border policies championed by Democrats and their media mouthpieces, who have consistently fought against the enforcement actions that keep Americans safe and their wages protected.