They wanted America first - but like this?

Along Vermont's border with Canada, complex political realities intersect with daily life. In rural communities where agriculture depends on migrant workers, some residents who voted for Trump navigate the contradictions between their political choices and economic dependencies. These photographs for Politico Magazine by Kelly Burgess document life along the Vermont-Canadian border, capturing the nuanced stories of migrant agricultural workers and the communities where immigration policy meets practical necessity. The images explore how border politics, labor, and rural identity converge in one of America's most progressive states.