Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday weighed in on the immigration debate in the US, making strong claims about the causes and potential solutions.
Ramaswamy, a former Republican Presidential candidate, shared his belief that dismantling the welfare state would address the root cause of immigration. He argued, "Shut down the entitlement state and you solve most of the immigration problem right there." Ramaswamy criticised the reluctance to acknowledge this issue, stating that many Americans are themselves dependent on these benefits.
Responding to Ramaswamy’s post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk remarked, “What Vivek says is, of course, true.” He explained that the US government’s social safety net acts as a magnet for those living in poverty worldwide. Musk warned that, combined with open borders, millions of people would inevitably be drawn to the US, calling it “absurd to expect any other outcome.”
Immigration has emerged as a pivotal issue in the upcoming US elections . Under President Biden’s administration, over 6.4 million border crossings have occurred, intensifying the nation’s immigration crisis . The surge in illegal immigration has placed significant pressure on the asylum system, which now faces a backlog of over 2 million cases. Public opinion remains divided, with many calling for reform amid strained resources and security concerns at the border.
Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed the topic during her visit to the southern border, her first since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate. In a post on X, Harris committed to fixing the country’s "broken immigration system" and vowed to secure the border. She stated, "As your president, I will protect our nation’s sovereignty, secure our border, and work to fix our broken system of immigration."
Drawing from her tenure as California’s Attorney General, Harris said that her experience in tackling transnational crime, including the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and human beings. She emphasised the importance of safety and border security, noting her discussions with US Customs and Border Protection officials about ongoing efforts to combat illegal fentanyl smuggling.
Former President Donald Trump criticised Harris’s approach, accusing her of failing to address the violence and crime linked to immigration. He charged, "She let our cities fail violent gangs. She let our American sons and daughters be raped and murdered at the hands of vicious monsters." Trump’s sharp criticism underscored the intense political debate surrounding immigration in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
Ramaswamy, a former Republican Presidential candidate, shared his belief that dismantling the welfare state would address the root cause of immigration. He argued, "Shut down the entitlement state and you solve most of the immigration problem right there." Ramaswamy criticised the reluctance to acknowledge this issue, stating that many Americans are themselves dependent on these benefits.
Responding to Ramaswamy’s post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk remarked, “What Vivek says is, of course, true.” He explained that the US government’s social safety net acts as a magnet for those living in poverty worldwide. Musk warned that, combined with open borders, millions of people would inevitably be drawn to the US, calling it “absurd to expect any other outcome.”
What Vivek says is, of course, true.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 8, 2024
The “social safety net” of state & federal government payments is a powerful magnet for anyone living below that standard (over 5 billion people) to move to the United States.
Couple that with open borders and obviously vast numbers of… https://t.co/aD3JjrfGfA
Immigration has emerged as a pivotal issue in the upcoming US elections . Under President Biden’s administration, over 6.4 million border crossings have occurred, intensifying the nation’s immigration crisis . The surge in illegal immigration has placed significant pressure on the asylum system, which now faces a backlog of over 2 million cases. Public opinion remains divided, with many calling for reform amid strained resources and security concerns at the border.
Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed the topic during her visit to the southern border, her first since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate. In a post on X, Harris committed to fixing the country’s "broken immigration system" and vowed to secure the border. She stated, "As your president, I will protect our nation’s sovereignty, secure our border, and work to fix our broken system of immigration."
Drawing from her tenure as California’s Attorney General, Harris said that her experience in tackling transnational crime, including the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and human beings. She emphasised the importance of safety and border security, noting her discussions with US Customs and Border Protection officials about ongoing efforts to combat illegal fentanyl smuggling.
Former President Donald Trump criticised Harris’s approach, accusing her of failing to address the violence and crime linked to immigration. He charged, "She let our cities fail violent gangs. She let our American sons and daughters be raped and murdered at the hands of vicious monsters." Trump’s sharp criticism underscored the intense political debate surrounding immigration in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
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