
The Trump administration fulfilled one of its campaign promises by ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in May. The decision immediately affected more than 350,000 people nationwide, with another 257,000 expected to lose protection by September.
Now, more than two months later, Florida — home to the largest Venezuelan population in the United States — is feeling the economic consequences, as nearly half of those affected reside in the Sunshine State, according to estimates.