In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump indicated his openness to working with Democrats to address the situation of "Dreamers," undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. He acknowledged that many Dreamers are now adults who have established lives and careers in America, emphasizing the need for a resolution. Trump stated his intention to collaborate with Democrats on a plan, though he noted the challenges posed by partisan politics. He also recalled his previous attempts to find a solution for Dreamers, including a 2019 proposal that offered extended protections in exchange for border wall funding, which was rejected by Democrats. Trump expressed his desire for Dreamers to be able to remain in the U.S., suggesting a potential willingness to compromise. He referenced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, enacted by the Obama administration in 2012, which provided temporary protection from deportation and work authorization to eligible individuals. Trump's administration unsuccessfully attempted to terminate DACA, facing legal challenges that ultimately reached the Supreme Court. The legality of DACA is still being contested in the courts. While immigration advocates have called for the passage of the DREAM Act, which would offer a pathway to citizenship for a broader group of undocumented immigrants, Trump's recent statements focused on finding a bipartisan solution for DACA recipients.

Former President Donald Trump in an interview. (Screenshot/NBC)

ICE agents during an enforcement operation. (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Trump discusses border security.