Staff Reports
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, recently made a bold claim during his State of the State address, insisting that his state did not invite the wave of illegal immigrants brought in by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Pritzker criticized Abbott for bussing over 35,000 illegals to Illinois, portraying it as a manufactured crisis orchestrated by the Republican governor. But wait a minute, if it’s all just a made-up calamity, why the big fuss, Pritzker?
In a twist of fate, Pritzker seems to have forgotten his own actions. Back in August 2021, he proudly signed an executive order promoting Illinois as the most welcoming state for immigrants. He boasted about bolstering laws to shield immigrants, such as extending protections for DACA recipients and creating an Immigration Impact Task Force. Pritzker made Illinois a sanctuary for illegal immigrants, yet now claims he had no hand in inviting them. Talk about convenient amnesia!
Flashback: Gov. Pritzker Denies Requesting Illegal Aliens to Come to Illinois, Contradicting His Statement From 2021 https://t.co/YxJMItJ9R2
— Ben Owen (@hrkbenowen) February 26, 2024
It’s quite amusing how Pritzker talks a big game about sheltering illegals while his own cousin, the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, isn’t offering all their rooms to these individuals. Hypocrisy much, Governor? Legal immigrants must be shaking their heads at being lumped together with lawbreakers. It’s disrespectful to those who go through the proper channels to become contributing members of society.
Let’s set the record straight – America has always been open to those who enter the country legally. The key word here is ‘legally.’ Following the rules and working hard is the American way. The border crisis isn’t going away anytime soon, especially with the 2024 elections looming. Voters are voicing their concerns in GOP strongholds like South Carolina, Iowa, and New Hampshire. The issue of illegal immigration will undoubtedly be a hot topic on the campaign trail.
As Pritzker dances around the truth and blurs the lines between legal immigrants and lawbreakers, it’s essential to remember that welcoming immigrants is a cornerstone of American values, but it must be done the right way. Let’s uphold the laws, respect the legal process, and ensure that those who come to America do so with integrity and honor. The buck stops at legal entry, folks!
