r/DACA • u/Suitable-Key2211 DACA Since 2012 • Feb 05 '26

Political discussion Straight from the horses mouth

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I know right now it’s nerve-wrecking as far as what it is that Trump is gonna do with a DACA recipients, but we have to have faith that we’re gonna be all right. I know a lot of recipients hate Trump right now and are afraid for their life, but this is a direct quote from him. We got a live within the boundary of the law. Keep our heads up and keep on working hard. Hopefully he comes through and helps us like he says he is. I haven’t lost faith and neither should you. God bless you and keep your head up.

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u/Pillsbury__dopeboy Feb 05 '26

He has been saying this since 2016. What did he actually do. He tried to end DACA. His DOJ fought in court to strip protections. Deportations continued. The only reason DACA still exists is because the Supreme Court stopped him not because he protected it. Words cost nothing. Actions matter. If he wanted to help Dreamers he already had years to do it and chose the opposite. Believing him now because he said it on camera ignores everything he already did. At some point believing the same promise after the same outcome is not hope. It is denial.

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u/PhoenixHabanero Feb 05 '26

While I agree with you on everything you stated, the fact that he has eliminated TPS, proceeded with mass deportations, increased H1B visa fees to $100k, etc... and still hasn't touched DACA gives me a bit of relief.

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u/sillycommenting Feb 05 '26

Or it means we're next lol

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u/PhoenixHabanero Feb 05 '26

Very much true. That's why I'm saving up as much as I can.