In a recent interview with Newsmax, Stephen Miller, President Trump’s deputy chief of staff, made headlines by claiming that ordinary Americans are entitled to reparations due to the repercussions of mass immigration.
This remark came in response to comments from Democrat Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who suggested that the U.S. should provide reparations to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deported illegal immigrant from El Salvador allegedly linked to the notorious MS-13 gang.
Miller’s response was a fervent indictment of what he perceives as the destructive impact of open borders on American society:
“Where do I even begin? Once, we had a functioning public school system. Then came open borders, and now our schools are in chaos, requiring hundreds of translators. Generations of Americans have been denied educational opportunities.”
“Look at Los Angeles—a city once celebrated for its safety and prosperity—now neighborhoods are overrun by foreign gangs. What about the residents forced to flee? Where do they seek reparations?”
“Consider the families devastated by fentanyl overdoses, a direct consequence of lax border policies, and the countless parents mourning their lost children. Where is their compensation?”
“And think of the women who have suffered violence, the fathers lost to gun violence, and the law enforcement officers ambushed while on duty. Where do their families turn for reparations?”
“The half a million children trafficked across the border under the Biden administration’s policies—do you know the horror stories of those who fell victim to exploitation? The damage caused by the Democrats’ open-border agenda is immeasurable.”
“We could spend our lives cataloging the devastation wrought by decades of unchecked illegal immigration. But the question remains: where do we, as a nation, seek reparations for the wealth, security, and opportunities stolen from us?”
Watch the clip below:
Where do Americans go to get repaid for the damages inflicted by mass migration? pic.twitter.com/lG0PUgTtJU
— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) April 19, 2025
While the notion of reparations is unlikely to gain traction, one can at least appreciate that the White House appears to be redirecting its focus to what some may consider more pressing concerns.
