Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia said Wednesday that he supports President Trump’s immigration strategy, clarifying earlier comments about Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Justice said some people were misrepresenting his remarks for political purposes. The Washington Examiner reported that he had previously said the administration should adjust its enforcement approach, while raising concerns that deportation operations could affect rural communities and the agricultural workforce.
The Hill reported that Justice described his support for Trump’s mass-deportation effort as unequivocal. His clarification followed criticism centered on his earlier comments about ICE operations.