Jack Posobiec recently hosted Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin on Human Events Daily, where they discussed a chart released by Senator Johnson’s office depicting illegal immigration in the United States from 2012 to 2024.
This chart, shared multiple times by Donald Trump, illustrates a significant increase in illegal immigration under the Biden administration following Trump’s departure from office in 2020. Updated monthly since 2015, the chart provides a visual representation of the cause and effect of the immigration situation.
Senator Johnson explained that the root cause of the current border crisis can be traced back to Barack Obama’s Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, which he described as sparking the latest wave of immigration. He highlighted the impact of the original Flores decision of 1997, which mandated the return of unaccompanied minors to the US Department of Health and Human Services within 20 days.
Senator Ron Johnson (Credits: Getty Images)
During Obama’s tenure, Senator Johnson noted an increase in unaccompanied children entering the country, both with their families and alone. In response, Obama initially detained children with their families, but legal challenges led to a reinterpretation of the Flores decision, prohibiting the detention of unaccompanied children with their families. This, Senator Johnson argued, forced the separation of families, a politically difficult situation for both Obama and subsequent administrations.
Senator Johnson emphasized that President Trump faced similar challenges in addressing the immigration issue, particularly due to the constraints imposed by the reinterpretation of the Flores decision. He suggested that this reinterpretation ultimately led to an increase in individuals exploiting the system, contributing to the ongoing immigration crisis.
In discussing the complexities of the immigration situation, Senator Johnson highlighted the role of policy decisions and legal interpretations in shaping the current landscape. He underscored the need for comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of illegal immigration and mitigate the challenges faced by administrations in managing the border.
The conversation between Jack Posobiec and Senator Johnson shed light on the historical context and policy implications of the immigration issue in the United States. By examining the interplay between past decisions and current challenges, they provided insight into the complexities of addressing illegal immigration and the need for nuanced policy approaches.
