Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), recently discussed the impact of illegal immigration on the housing market and public resources in a speech in Detroit, Michigan. Vance argues that the influx of undocumented immigrants is driving up costs for Americans looking to buy homes, with younger generations struggling to afford houses due to the strain placed on the system by these new arrivals.
Vance claims that the Biden-Harris administration’s policy of allowing unchecked immigration is pushing housing prices up as the demand for homes increases but supply remains stagnant. He states that “When you let 25 million people come to this country, think about it, you’ve got to house them somewhere … when you do that, you have American homes going to people who have no right to be here in the first place.” This leaves Americans, particularly younger generations like millennials, unable to afford a home.
The issue extends beyond just housing as Vance also points out the negative impact on public services such as hospitals and schools. He explains that with more people crossing the border, emergency room wait times have increased, and resources in public schools are being drained by non-English speaking anchor babies – the U.S.-born children of illegal aliens. Vance urges policymakers to prioritize American citizens’ well-being, emphasizing the importance of putting “American citizens first for a change.
Vance argues that compassion should be extended first and foremost to fellow Americans, suggesting that the nation’s immigration policy must prioritize the needs of its citizens. He contends that allowing mass migration has led to an unsustainable situation where younger generations are struggling to access basic resources such as housing and healthcare, while schools become overburdened with non-English speaking students. By focusing on the welfare of American citizens first, Vance believes the nation can ensure a fairer distribution of resources and opportunities for all its people.