January 1, Immigration Policies Fuel Political Divide in America

Wyatt’s Take

• Unchecked immigration is making America less safe and putting citizens in danger.
• Both political parties ignored the real risks for decades, hurting working Americans.
• Immigration shapes every issue at the polls, and facts can’t be ignored any longer.

After a deadly terror attack left National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dead and wounded another, concerns over the current administration’s immigration approach have grown.

Critics argue that the Biden-era policies let in unvetted migrants, exposing Americans to unnecessary risks, especially from nations where proper background checks are tough or impossible.

People are questioning what really makes a nation: its people, its borders, and who gets to decide who belongs.

For years, both Republicans and Democrats downplayed the side effects of mass immigration, favoring cheap labor and political gains over American safety and unity.

As one analyst points out, “Immigration determines the outcome of every political issue.” Some say the left openly brags about using demographic changes to sway elections, while others point out no Republican presidential candidate has ever won the black or Hispanic vote as a majority since 1965.

Many are alarmed that some politicians push for refugees from nations like Somalia and Afghanistan but pushed back against white refugees from South Africa, raising questions about their motives.

The heart of the debate comes down to control—who sets the rules and who enforces them? Many believe that America was built by settlers who shared values, not by constant waves of people with little in common.

Some see it as dangerous when immigrants, like Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar, appear more loyal to their country of origin than to the United States. During a rally, former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said, “The interests of Ilhan are not Ilhan’s. It’s not the interest of Minnesota, or the interests of the American people. The interests of Ilhan are that of the Somalian people and of Somalia.”

People are right to ask tough questions about who gets to come here and what it means for the country’s future.

Stay tuned and keep asking the questions that matter—because if America can’t control immigration, nothing else may really matter.

Wyatt Matters

When leaders and elites ignore the working people’s interests on critical issues like immigration, it puts communities at risk and betrays the promise of America’s heartland. Protecting families, jobs, and values should always come first.

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