The recent policies under President Trump have made quite a splash at the U.S. border, marking a dramatic shift from the previous administration’s stance. Since Inauguration Day, there have been over 15,000 deportations, with an astounding 1.6 million illegal immigrants choosing to pack up and self-deport, and 485,000 arrests made. This aggressive approach towards illegal immigration seems to be resonating with many Americans, as a new poll indicates a significant portion of U.S. adults are fed up with illegal crossings entirely, with 40% expressing that all illegal immigrants should be deported, regardless of their criminal record.
One might say the prior administration appeared rather cozy with the idea of open borders and perhaps thought the situation wasn’t much of a crisis at all. However, current numbers and public sentiment suggest otherwise. The American people are making it clear: they want to see the laws enforced. It’s not just about enforcing laws, though; it’s about safeguarding resources and making sure American interests are prioritized. This echoes across the globe. Take the Netherlands, for example, where asylum-seekers from certain regions are reportedly costing taxpayers a small fortune over their lifetimes, making one question the economic sustainability of open-armed policies.
Meanwhile, Americans are observing how this is playing out on the international stage with varying levels of success. Ireland finds itself in a tumultuous situation after an unpleasant incident involving an asylum-seeker and a young girl, sparking public outrage. So, it begs the question, what exactly is the cost of not only illegal but perhaps even legal migration in the United States? For Democrats, this has become a taxing matter, quite literally, as they fight government shutdown battles, allegedly prioritizing a budget bump with funds directed to healthcare for illegal aliens rather than focusing on lowering costs for actual American families.
It seems the Democrats are in a bit of a pickle, torn between the voices of the centrists in their ranks who might still remember who cast their votes for them and the radical left pushing for expanded immigration policies. The fear of backlash from the loud, activist-driven narratives within their party seems to keep them in line, much like participants in an old French revolution drama. The focus for them seems to veer dangerously away from the economic well-being of the average American.
With healthcare costs soaring and a spotlight on the welfare allocated to non-citizens, Americans might be pondering whether the government should prioritize subsidies for illegal immigrants over lowering family insurance premiums. The administration points out, under the opposition’s proposed solutions, healthcare and educational costs continue to rise. President Trump’s administration claims that these so-called band-aid solutions have only driven prices higher by assuring subsidies without cost control. This strategy, some say, is nothing more than a poison pill in pretty packaging—short-term fixes that harm long-term economic health, leaving actual Americans footing the bill through higher premiums and taxes.
