Scott Bettridge was interviewed in a Palm Beach Post article discussing how the Trump administration’s retraction of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 600,000 Venezuelans, and planned retraction for 350,000 Haitians in 2026, impacts South Florida businesses. When TPS holders’ designation expires, so does work authorization. Businesses could face fines and penalties if they continue employing these staff members, and there are limited legal options to obtain new work authorizations.

Over half of the Venezuelans who lost TPS live in Florida. Scott stated, “There's a large number of TPS holders who are employed in essential industries that have lost their jobs and are creating significant labor gaps." Regarding the larger economic impact, Scott said, "Without legal status, the individuals that previously held TPS now don't have a paycheck and they're like us. They are not going to spend money, and that further damages economic growth in South Florida. It's like a chain reaction."

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