Trump Holds Meetings with Ukrainian, Israeli Leaders; TPS Holders Face Potential Deportation

Why it matters locally: The review of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) could affect thousands of individuals residing in South Carolina who currently hold TPS, potentially leading to their deportation.

WASHINGTON – President Trump is scheduled to conduct individual meetings today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These scheduled discussions occur as the status of individuals holding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) faces review. These individuals could potentially face deportation following policy changes. Photographer Andrew Harnik captured an image of President Trump returning to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on July 27, 2026, following a trip to Michigan. The image shows the President disembarking an aircraft.