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AOC Sits Down For In-depth Interview With Latino USA To Discuss USA Immigration Policy
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AOC Sits Down For In-depth Interview With Latino USA To Discuss USA Immigration Policy

Alright, folks, let’s dive into this latest bombshell from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, because if you thought you’d heard it all, buckle up. In a recent interview, AOC claimed that America survived the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to illegal immigrants. Yes, you read that right. Not medical advancements, not frontline healthcare workers, not even the countless American workers who kept the country running—according to AOC, it was illegal immigration that saved the day.

Now, this all went down during her conversation with Latino USA’s Maria Hinojosa, where she made her case for why illegal immigration isn’t just about people—it’s about economics. “These are human beings, but they are also assets to the United States of America,” she said. She then acknowledged the uncomfortable reality that many only talk about the economic case for illegal immigration, but, in her words, “we’re more than just a labor force. We’re more than just a people to be exploited.”

That’s where things took a turn. AOC went on to say that Americans who vote based on illegal immigration concerns lack compassion and fail to recognize the “humanity” of those crossing the border. And then came the claim that really set social media on fire: “America’s immigration force and our community of immigrants, including and especially the millions of undocumented people in this country, are why America has prospered, especially why we survived the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Pause. Take that in for a second. According to AOC, illegal immigration was the critical factor in America getting through the worst global pandemic in a century. Not the doctors, not the nurses, not the scientists who developed vaccines in record time, not the small business owners who kept pushing forward despite government lockdowns—no, it was illegal immigration.

And she didn’t stop there. She turned her attention to voters who are frustrated with inflation, skyrocketing grocery prices, and the rising cost of housing, warning them that things will get worse if illegal immigration is cracked down on. “If you think your groceries are expensive now, wait until the farms are empty,” she declared. “If you think houses are expensive now, wait until there’s no one building them.”

And then came the grand finale—AOC argued that limiting illegal immigration is, in her words, “the definition of cutting off your nose to spite your face.”

Now, let’s break this down. For starters, illegal immigration is at an all-time high, with millions crossing the border under Biden’s watch. And yet, despite this historic influx of undocumented workers, inflation is still crushing American families. Grocery prices? Up. Housing costs? Up. Wages? Struggling to keep pace. So where’s this economic miracle that AOC keeps talking about?

Even beyond the economics, there’s a fundamental issue at play here: a sitting member of Congress just told Americans that their concerns about the economy and border security don’t matter because illegal immigration is good for them. That’s a pretty bold stance—especially considering that polls consistently show Americans are deeply concerned about illegal immigration and the strain it’s putting on resources.

Written by Arthur Higgens - February 9, 2025