Representative Rich McCormick, R-Ga, disclosed a shocking statistic, asserting that close to 10 million migrants have entered the United States illegally since Joe Biden assumed the presidency on January 1, 2024, according to a report by Newsmax.
McCormick, a guest on “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” expressed profound concern over this staggering number, equating it to approximately “13 entire congressional districts” now “totally dependent” on the federal government for essential services.
Lamenting the situation, McCormick emphasized the severe repercussions of such a massive influx, highlighting that these districts rely heavily on the U.S. government for healthcare, education, and housing.
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“Every single penny that they need to have is going to come from you and I, and everybody else that pays taxes,” he asserted, portraying the strain this places on the nation’s resources.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) estimates reveal a total of 3,201,144 border apprehensions in the last fiscal year, with 617,865 apprehensions since the beginning of the current fiscal year on October 1, 2023. These figures underscore the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in controlling illegal border crossings.
Over the weekend, CBS News reported that U.S. immigration officials are on track to process an all-time monthly high of more than 300,000 migrants in December, accompanied by a record number of individuals traveling with children. This surge raises serious concerns about the capacity of the immigration system to manage such an unprecedented influx.
McCormick highlighted the national security implications of the situation, stating, “We know we have a record number of people who have been captured that were on terrorist lists. We have a record number of getaways. We don’t know who’s coming here. We don’t have sovereignty.” The congressman expressed worry about the lack of control over the border and emphasized the potential risks associated with unidentified individuals entering the country.
Labeling the current approach as “crazy and unacceptable,” McCormick criticized the role of border agents, suggesting they are merely facilitating the entry of individuals into the United States and redistributing them nationwide on taxpayer dollars.
McCormick’s assertion of nearly 10 million illegal entries raises questions about the administration’s ability to secure the border effectively. The congressman’s concerns regarding the burden on taxpayers and the government’s role in providing for these individuals paint a concerning picture of the gravity of the situation.
