Trump Plans Broader Immigration Crackdown in 2026 Amid Growing Opposition

Washington, The Gulf Observer: U.S. President Donald Trump is planning a significantly broader immigration crackdown in 2026, backed by billions of dollars in new funding and an expansion of workplace raids, despite mounting political opposition ahead of next year’s midterm elections, media reported on Sunday.

According to the report, the Trump administration has already deployed a surge of immigration enforcement agents to major U.S. cities, where operations have included neighborhood sweeps that in some cases led to confrontations with local residents.

While federal agents have carried out several high-profile raids on businesses this year, enforcement actions have largely avoided farms, factories and other economically critical sectors that are widely known to employ immigrants without legal status, the report added.

The planned expansion signals a tougher stance on immigration enforcement as the administration seeks to demonstrate progress on a key campaign pledge, even as critics warn of potential economic disruption and social tensions. Opposition to the measures is expected to intensify as the 2026 midterm elections approach.