The Democrats have a lot to answer for. And now may be the time of reckoning.
Because the Biden-Harris admin was caught red-handed in an awful backroom scheme.
A recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article has shed light on the consequences of the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous open-border policies, revealing how a staggering surge of illegal migrants – the majority of whom are working-age – has drastically altered the makeup of the U.S. labor force.
“The U.S. is experiencing its largest immigration wave in generations,” wrote WSJ economics reporter Paul Kiernan in a Wednesday piece, highlighting the scale of the crisis.
“Immigrants are swelling the population and changing the makeup of the U.S. labor force in ways that are likely to reverberate through the economy for decades,” Kiernan continued, sounding the alarm on how this influx of migrants is transforming the workforce in unprecedented ways.
“Since the end of 2020, more than nine million people have migrated to the U.S. … nearly as many as the number that came in the previous decade,” the report pointed out.
This massive wave is occurring under the Biden-Harris watch, and it’s becoming clear that the administration has no real plan to address the long-term implications.
These migrants are “younger and more likely to be of working age than U.S.-born Americans,” Kiernan wrote, noting how this influx of labor is shifting the dynamics of the job market in ways that could disadvantage American workers.
According to the report, “Of foreigners who arrived since 2020, 78% are between the ages of 16 and 64, compared with 60% of those born in the U.S.” This shift means more competition for jobs, especially for the middle and lower class.
Kiernan explained that 68% of recent immigrants are either working or looking for a job, compared with just 62% of U.S.-born Americans.
This likely translates to more than five million people, approximately 3% of the U.S. labor force. And as Kiernan predicted, “Recent immigrants’ participation rate is likely to climb further in coming years.”
In contrast, many working-age Americans are being left behind due to chronic illness, disability, or other issues, with 5% unable to work. Meanwhile, less than 1% of post-2020 immigrants report being unable to work, exacerbating the labor competition crisis.
CatholicVote pointed out that, according to the Biden-Harris administration’s Labor Department, the number of employed native-born workers decreased by 663,000, while employed foreign-born workers grew by 414,000.
This stark contrast illustrates the real-world impact of Biden-Harris’ open-border policies, which are taking jobs away from American workers.
In March, CatholicVote highlighted how an executive at Tyson Foods suggested the company was considering hiring at least 40,000 migrants for its factories. Although Tyson later claimed this was “misinformation,” the damage was done, as it underscored the economic pressures native-born Americans are facing in industries long considered stable.
Tom McClusky, CatholicVote’s Director of Governmental Affairs, warned that the migrant surge would have devastating effects on public assistance programs. “Just wait until all of these immigrants have complete access to our welfare rolls,” McClusky said.
He warned of an impending “flood” of immigrants gaining full access to welfare benefits once their parole status ends, which will ultimately harm the poorest Americans.
McClusky also noted that this unchecked immigration wave is part of the reason why “Goldman Sachs said Kamala Harris would be ‘good’ for the economy and Donald Trump would be ‘bad,’” highlighting how mass immigration is artificially suppressing wages and leaving everyday Americans behind.
As the Biden-Harris administration continues to allow millions of migrants to flood the border, American workers are paying the price, and the economic consequences are just beginning to surface.
Their reckless policies are driving down wages, weakening the job market, and putting a strain on public assistance programs—harming the very people they claim to support.
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