Rep. Byron Donalds defended ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals on CBS’s Face the Nation, saying the program was never meant to be permanent. He also described domestic workforce training initiatives he says would help fill labor gaps created by the policy change.
WHO:Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds
WHAT:Defended ending TPS for Haitian nationals and outlined workforce training steps to address resulting labor gaps.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Donalds said TPS was never intended to be permanent, and he tied the workforce plan to filling labor gaps after the program’s end.
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