Vance Criticizes Democrats for Immigration Stance
In a recent interview on Sunday Morning Futures, Vice President JD Vance expressed concerns that Democrats are not only welcoming illegal immigrants but also manipulating the American political landscape.
Vance pointed out that Texas Democrats have sought refuge in Democrat-led states like New York and Illinois to thwart plans that could potentially shift congressional seats toward the GOP. He noted that President Donald Trump emphasized the need for solutions not involving illegal immigration in a Thursday post. According to Vance, the issue lies with Republicans who are, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, starting to show more resolve. He stated, “Thankfully, under President Trump’s leadership, we finally see some spine,” indicating that he hopes for a stronger Republican response against what he described as aggressive tactics used by Democrats.
With proposals aimed at redistributing congressional seats, Vance insisted that fairness is crucial for parliamentary allocations. He mentioned the need to revisit the census as part of these efforts.
Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton revealed on Friday that he has requested a court ruling to declare congressional vacancies for Democrats who have absconded, describing their actions as an “out-of-state rebellion.” This effort has been backed by a Political Action Committee associated with former Democrat Texas Representative Beto O’Rourke, which has provided financial support for the displaced Texas Democrats.
In elaborating on the GOP’s motivations to redraw districts, Vance remarked that the counting of illegal immigrants in representation is problematic. “It’s ridiculous how unfair this is,” he added, referencing California’s demographic situation, which has resulted in it having more congressional seats than it might otherwise warrant.
He criticized the scenario where Ohio and Indiana residents effectively subsidize California due to the uneven representation that illegal immigration brings. Vance emphasized that a robust response is necessary to counter these blue-state advantages.
In the wake of the 2022 midterm elections, New York redistributing congressional districts put several Republican incumbents at risk, while Illinois made changes that similarly targeted Republican representatives, including notable Trump critic Adam Kinzinger.
