Rosemary Jenks, a leading voice in the immigration debate, appeared on Friday’s Warroom and fiercely criticized tech oligarchs pushing for mass legal immigration, asserting that their focus on cheap foreign labor hurts American workers. She called for a more transparent and rational national conversation about immigration that puts the needs of U.S. citizens first. Jenks emphasized that immigration policy should benefit Americans, not just corporate elites, and challenged the narrative that the tech sector’s need for foreign workers is justified.
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Rosemary Jenks, a prominent advocate for immigration reform, has been at the forefront of challenging the influence of tech billionaires in shaping U.S. immigration policy. During a recent discussion with Steve Bannon, Jenks addressed the growing push by tech executives for mass legal immigration, arguing that it is largely driven by a desire to exploit cheap labor rather than meet legitimate needs within the American economy.
Jenks explained that the push from tech CEOs to expand legal immigration isn’t about benefiting America or its workers but about maximizing corporate profits. "The masks came off during this last week of debate,” Jenks said, referring to the recent public discussions on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). She continued, "I think it’s been a fantastic debate until yesterday. The tech CEOs stepped out of their bubble early in the week, assuming they could convince the unwashed masses that America can only win if they get their cheap indentured servants.”
This rhetoric, Jenks argues, is not only harmful but misleading. While tech giants like Elon Musk and others claim that the U.S. needs foreign workers to remain competitive, Jenks pointed out that this narrative ignores the plight of American workers who have been displaced by foreign labor. She stressed the importance of focusing on the American worker, especially those who have been left behind despite doing everything "right,” like developing skills and pursuing education. "There’s heartbreaking stories of Americans who have lost job opportunities or never even got those opportunities in the first place,” Jenks lamented.
Jenks also questioned the assumptions behind the tech sector’s claims. If American universities are graduating skilled workers, why are these companies not hiring them? "Why are all these Indians and Chinese coming to American universities, graduating from American universities, and then being put into American jobs, if employers are willing to hire graduates of American universities?” she asked. This pointed question reveals a larger issue within the U.S. job market: companies prefer foreign workers even when qualified Americans are available.
For Jenks, the solution lies in a broader public debate on immigration that involves more than just the tech elite. She emphasized that immigration policy should not be shaped solely by corporate interests but should be a matter of national concern. "America is not a corporation,” she said. "It is a nation, and as such, we have a say in whatever our public policy is. Immigration is public policy, and it should benefit Americans.”
Jenks also stressed that the conversation on immigration should focus on addressing the "abuses” occurring within the system, such as the exploitation of foreign workers who are brought into the U.S. under the guise of filling skilled labor gaps but often end up in situations that mirror indentured servitude. She rejected the argument that the U.S. education system’s failures are to blame for the need to import foreign workers. Instead, she argued that the real issue lies in the corporate preference for foreign workers over Americans.
In her work with the Immigration Accountability Project, Jenks is calling for more accountability from the tech oligarchs and for policies that prioritize American workers. She noted that the current system has benefited elites for decades at the expense of everyday Americans, and it’s time for a change.
Jenks’ comments underscore a broader frustration with the current immigration system, one that many Americans believe favors corporate interests over the needs of the country’s own citizens. By advocating for a rational and inclusive debate on immigration, Jenks is calling for policies that support American workers and protect the nation’s interests from corporate manipulation.
As for the tech elites, Jenks posed a crucial question: will they engage in a meaningful, rational conversation about immigration that serves the greater good, or will they continue to push for policies that only enrich themselves at the expense of working Americans? The debate is far from over, but Jenks’ voice is a key one in ensuring that the American worker is not left behind in this crucial national discussion.
Takeaway:
Jenks’ call for accountability in the immigration debate reflects a broader desire for policies that prioritize the well-being of U.S. citizens. While tech oligarchs and corporate interests push for mass immigration, Jenks is advocating for a shift in focus—one that acknowledges the struggles of American workers and calls for immigration policies that benefit them.
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