New Delhi, July 9 -- In a surprising twist to his hardline immigration stance, US President Donald Trump has introduced a new "work programme" allowing farmers to vouch for undocumented migrant workers on their land, potentially shielding them from deportation.

The policy, which critics say marks a stark departure from Donald Trump's vow of mass deportations, has triggered divisions within his MAGA base and renewed debate over America's labour needs and immigration reform.

Speaking at a rally in Iowa alongside Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, US President Donald Trump hinted at the new direction:

"If a farmer's willing to vouch for these people, in some way, Kristi, I think we're going t...