Trump Voter Is Now Pleading for Undocumented Dad’s Freedom

By Orgesta Tolaj

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24 June 2025

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A woman in Florida—who previously voted for Donald Trump—has been reduced to tears after her father was taken into ICE custody.

She posted her plea across social platforms, recounting how she supported Trump for his promise to enforce immigration laws, yet never expected it to affect her “dad,” a man she calls a loving family figure who is undocumented. Her emotional response highlights an unsettling reality: stringent immigration enforcement can often disrupt even supportive households.

Family’s Trump-era Regrets

The daughter’s regret echoes a broader trend among Latino families who backed Trump’s “law-and-order” stance but are now facing personal consequences. In Atlanta, another family who voted for Trump found their green-card holding son detained overnight by ICE due to a past misdemeanor. Their experience underscores how legal and minor infractions can lead to detention, even for long-term lawful residents.

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Mixed Messages from Trump’s Policies

During his 2024 campaign, Trump vowed to crack down on illegal immigration and deport “criminal” undocumented immigrants. He cited examples involving serious offenders, but enforcement appears to be sweeping in practice. Families like this Florida woman’s—where paternal figures are arrested despite being central household presences—feel betrayed by the unintended reach of such policies .

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The Human Toll of Enforcement

ICE detention centers, often located in rural areas, can separate families and expose detainees to harsh conditions. Many lack legal status but have deep ties in the U.S., including American-born children. These families, previously confident in their stance, now find themselves scrambling for legal representation, tearfully questioning their political choices when facing reality.

Broader Immigration Backlash

Experts caution that these stories reflect a growing disenchantment with zero-tolerance immigration policies among Latino supporters. “We feel betrayed,” said one family member from Georgia, who didn’t expect a misdemeanor to result in detention . Demographic analysts suggest that such incidents may shift key voting blocs, influencing upcoming elections.

What These Cases Reveal

  1. Policy overreach: Enforcement doesn’t always align with political promises targeting only “criminals.”
  2. Legal limbo: Even green-card holders with old convictions can become vulnerable.
  3. Public sentiment shifting: Latino communities are reassessing support for tough immigration strategies, especially when personally affected.

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