In a holiday social media post, a former U.S. president launched a broadside against the nation’s immigration system, employing language widely condemned as offensive and derogatory.
The lengthy statement, issued late on Thanksgiving, centered on criticisms of federal and state policies. It singled out a Midwestern state governor, using an outdated and pejorative term to describe him while alleging inaction on public safety concerns related to refugee resettlement.
The post also directed sharp criticism toward a congressional representative, making pointed references to her religious attire and country of birth. It repeated unfounded claims about her personal history and levied sweeping accusations about her views of the United States.
The commentary framed current immigration levels as a primary source of various national challenges, including crime, strained public services, and fiscal deficits. It presented statistics on foreign-born populations and alleged costs associated with migrant benefits, characterizing the situation as a burden willingly shouldered by what it termed “patriotic” citizens.
The overall tone of the message contrasted sharply with traditional holiday sentiments, opting instead for a combative critique of political approaches to border security and immigrant integration. The language used has sparked immediate controversy, drawing expected rebukes from advocacy groups and political opponents who decry it as inflammatory and divisive.
