White House Denies Planned Revocation of TPS for 240,000 Ukrainians

The White House has denied a Reuters report claiming that the Trump administration plans to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 240,000 Ukrainians living in the U.S., potentially leading to their deportation. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that 'no decision has been made at this time,' labeling the report as 'fake news' based on anonymous sources. The report suggested that the administration's move could occur as early as April, as part of broader efforts to rescind TPS for various groups, which was expanded under President Biden. Leavitt emphasized that the administration has not yet taken any action regarding the status of Ukrainian refugees. The denial comes amid ongoing discussions between the Trump administration and Ukraine about the conflict with Russia. TPS is designed to protect individuals unable to return to their home countries due to dangerous conditions.