• Trump asked construction workers at the White House about their immigration status during a flagpole installation.
• His remarks came amid a broader context of his administration's hardline immigration policies.
• The question appeared humorous but drew attention due to the serious nature of current deportation efforts.
• Trump stated workers should not worry about their status, despite his administration ramping up deportations.
• The flagpoles were described as a personal gift from Trump to the White House.

During a flagpole installation at the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump made an unexpected remark when he inquired about the immigration status of the workers involved. “Do we have anybody here? Any illegal immigrants?” he asked, causing some construction workers to chuckle and shake their heads while maintaining a light-hearted atmosphere, despite the serious implications of his comments regarding immigration, according to HuffPost and ABC News.

Trump's remarks followed a question about his administration's deportation efforts, in which he stated they are “taking them out by the thousands,” specifically referring to “murderers, drug dealers, people that are mentally insane,” as part of his push for a massive immigration crackdown. This moment occurred during a press event where workers had just completed the installation of two large flagpoles, described by Trump as “the most magnificent poles made” and a personal gift to the White House, according to ABC News and India Times.

Despite the seemingly humorous nature of his question, it underscored the tension surrounding his administration's strict immigration policies. Trump's administration has consistently prioritized deportation and enforcement measures against undocumented immigrants. He assured the workers not to worry about their status, saying, “I think you're gonna be OK,” even as his policies have aimed to escalate deportation efforts in major cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, according to HuffPost, ABC News, and India Times.