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Should Taxpayers Be Responsible For The Migrant Crisis?
Should Taxpayers Be Responsible For The Migrant Crisis?
Here’s the Scoop
As America grapples with an escalating migrant crisis, the burden on taxpayers is coming into sharp focus. A shocking new report from House Republicans unveils a staggering potential cost of up to $451 billion, thrust upon American taxpayers due to policies enacted under DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
This crisis, marked by a surge of illegal migrants at our Southwest border, raises a crucial question: Should hard-working American taxpayers shoulder this colossal financial burden?
The report lays bare the stark reality: Each taxpayer could be responsible for an average of $956 due to illegal immigration. This figure, drawn from a meticulous examination of federal and state records, alongside various public sources, paints a troubling picture of spiraling costs in housing, education, and law enforcement, compounded by the devastating toll of the opioid crisis, largely driven by fentanyl smuggled across the border.
With the number of illegal migrants in the U.S. estimated between 16.8 and 29 million, and 3.8 million having entered under the current administration, the fiscal impact is undeniable.
The question now is whether the American citizen should bear this financial weight. Should taxpayers be held responsible for the migrant crisis, a consequence of policies they may not support?
Cast your vote and let your voice be heard in this critical debate that strikes at the heart of America’s financial and national security.