Elon Musk is calling for prosecutions after the text for a new senate bill on immigration was released. Musk accused the new bill of “enabling illegals to vote.”
Musk’s Online Blitz
Multi-billionaire and owner of X, Elon Musk, used his online platform to express his views on the immigration bill that has divided Republicans and Democratic senators.
Musk Questions Bipartisan Immigration Bill
Musk criticized the newly released Senate immigration bill, questioning its objectives and impact on immigration policies.
Compromise Bill Announced
The bill is supposed to be a “compromise bill” that would ensure tightened border control in the south in return for increased aid support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Senate Bill Background
Senate negotiators crafted a 370-page bill proposing stricter immigration reform in exchange for foreign aid to Ukraine.
Funding Breakdown in Senate Bill
The bill included over $118 billion in spending, with $3.9 billion for Citizenship and Immigration Services, primarily allocated for border patrol agents and immigration facilities.
Breaking the Law
Musk accused non-government personnel of breaking the law in response to part of the immigration bill that would save $2.3 billion for “refugee and entrant assistance activities.”
Musk Calls Out Homeland Security Secretary
Musk showed his unwavering support for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as a result of the bill.
Record Migrant Numbers in 2023
The U.S. experienced record levels of migration in 2023, with Customs and Border Patrol reporting 2.4 million encounters at the southern border.
Accusations of One-Party State Attempt
Musk alleged that President Biden aimed to establish a “one-party state,” sparking a wave of right-wing rhetoric that Donald Trump claimed.
Deportation Claims and Statistics
Making claims about deportation numbers, Musk suggested a correlation with lost votes despite over 142,000 deportations in 2023, as reported by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Musk’s Rant Continued
“This explains why there are so few deportations, as every deportation is a lost vote,” Musk claimed in his online rant.
Misleading Claims on Immigration Bill
Musk accused the spending bill of “enabling illegals to vote” while the bill itself focused on legal work authorizations and family visits.
Calls for Prosecution
“NGO personnel who deliberately and repeatedly broke the law to facilitate illegal immigration should face prosecution immediately!” Musk said in the rant.
Trump’s Opposition to Bill
Former President Trump, on Truth Social, labeled the bill a “great gift to the Democrats” and expressed the need for a separate immigration bill without ties to foreign aid.
Uncertain Fate of Senate Bill
Despite the release of the bill, uncertainties remain regarding its passage through Congress, with House Speaker Mike Johnson expressing doubts about its chances.
House Speaker Slams New Bill
Johnson accused the bill of being “even worse than we expected” and said it would be “dead upon arrival” if it arrived on his desk.
Accusing Biden of Creating the Border Crisis
House Speaker Mike Johnson said in an online post that the bill “won’t come close to ending the border catastrophe the President has created,” before the Republicans proposed a new offer.
Republican Alternative Proposal
House Republicans proposed a $17.6 billion aid package for other global conflicts, but not Ukraine, which would be a significant win for Putin in his bid to invade Ukraine.
Musk’s One-Party State Accusation
In Musk’s accusation of a “one party state,” he said, “Biden’s strategy is very simple,” before echoing a list of right-wing conspiracies.
Biden’s Alleged Plan According to Musk
The list went on to say, “1. Get as many illegals in the country as possible. 2. Legalize them to create a permanent majority – a one-party state.”
Musk’s Influence Ahead of Election
With Musk’s following on X being so large, it’s clear his rhetoric could have a huge impact on voters across the country ahead of the Presidential election.
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