A prominent Texas business association official has issued a pointed warning to President Donald Trump’s administration, taking direct aim at White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller over the administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies.
Benny Melendez, Vice Chair of the South Texas Builders Association, delivered an unmistakable political message to Miller, suggesting that Republicans could pay a steep electoral price in 2028 if immigration raids and deportations continue.
His remarks went beyond the usual complaints about federal enforcement, with Melendez explicitly threatening that the communities affected by immigration operations could turn against Republicans at the ballot box.
“Stephen Miller, if you want to work with us in favor of our communities, we are more than ready. Let’s work together,” Melendez announced.
