Trump’s Immigration Shakeup, Georgia’s EV Industry, and Doug Collins’ VA Nomination
Jan 24, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued sweeping executive orders that could significantly alter U.S. immigration policy. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell speak with immigration attorney Chuck Kuck to analyze the implications of Trump’s decisions and what might come next.
The, the the AJC’s Zachary Hansen joins the podcast to explore how Trump’s promise to end what he calls Biden’s electric vehicle mandate could affect Georgia’s booming EV industry, which has seen substantial investment in recent years.
Finally, former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins’ nomination to lead the Veterans’ Administration is on its way to the full Senate. We’ll break down what’s next as Collins awaits confirmation in the days ahead.
Links to today’s topics:
What do Trump’s new restrictions mean for immigrants in Georgia?
A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship
Trump’s executive orders are already beginning to change Georgia policy
Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins’ VA secretary nomination moves to Senate floor
U.S. House sends bill named after murdered Georgia nursing student to Trump
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