Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Twitter, took a trip to the southern border in Texas on Thursday and issued a warning about the influx of migrants crossing into the US. He stated that some of these individuals are “pretty extreme” and offered an unfiltered view of the ongoing crisis.
Musk, who was accompanied by Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales, visited Eagle Pass, a city that declared a state of emergency last week due to the unprecedented number of migrants arriving. With a cowboy hat and aviator sunglasses, Musk livestreamed his observations and expressed his opinion that while he is “extremely pro-immigrant,” he believes that individuals who are breaking the law should not be allowed to enter the US.
He clarified that both he and Gonzales are in favor of expanded legal immigration, but it is the influx of illegal immigration that is causing concern. Musk mentioned that he had heard about a man with facial tattoos, including teardrops, which signifies that he has murdered someone and is proud of it. He noted that this is not an isolated incident and that there are many others like him trying to enter the US illegally.
The sheer volume of people entering the country is causing a strain on social services, as seen in New York City, where over 100,000 migrants have arrived since last year. Musk stated that if even the largest city in the US cannot handle the pressure, then no part of the country can. He also mentioned that if something is not done soon, there will be a collapse in social services, as seen in New York.
Good to see Elon having to do the job of the MSM and of the politicians who are literally paid to do this but refuse.
— Klay Thompson (@Thompsonklay) September 28, 2023
According to statistics, more than 11,000 individuals crossed the US-Mexico border in a single day, the highest number in recent times. Over 1.23 million migrants have arrived in the past 11 months seeking asylum, according to data from the nonprofit organization TRAC. This influx has put a strain on city services and finances, and it is a problem that needs to be addressed urgently.
Musk, who himself is an immigrant, also interacted with law enforcement officials during his visit and discussed the border situation. He livestreamed his conversation but experienced technical difficulties at one point. He joked that so many people were watching that it might crash, and sure enough, his connection was not stable.
I spoke with Rep Tony Gonzales tonight – he confirmed that it is a serious issue.
They are being overwhelmed by unprecedented numbers – just hit an all-time high and still growing!
Am going to visit Eagle Pass later this week to see what’s going on for myself.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 26, 2023
He suggested that having access to Starlink, his satellite constellation that provides broadband internet, would be helpful in situations like these. It is clear that the border situation has reached critical levels and needs to be addressed promptly before it spirals out of control.
Eagle Pass https://t.co/hb462Hymko
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 28, 2023
Elon Musk’s visit to the southern border in Texas and his unfiltered observations have shed light on the alarming situation of illegal immigration. It is clear that there are “pretty extreme” individuals trying to enter the US, and the volume of illegal immigration is straining social services and creating a burden on the country.
It is essential to take action to address this issue and protect the safety and security of the US. Full stop…