Nashville Standard

WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) today addressed the Senate floor, criticizing Senate Democrats for prioritizing illegal aliens over American citizens in various policy decisions. Hagerty highlighted concerns about the allocation of congressional seats and electoral votes, linking them to the issue of illegal immigration.

In his speech, Senator Hagerty expressed frustration with the handling of the census, stating, "My amendment would have stopped illegal aliens from being counted for allotting Congressional seats, and therefore, electoral college votes." He emphasized the impact of counting illegal aliens on voting power, noting that it can skew representation in government.

Referring to a specific incident involving a Democrat House member advocating for more illegal immigration for redistricting purposes, Hagerty pointed out the potential misuse of population data for political gain. He also highlighted a recent challenge by New York City regarding the counting of illegal aliens in census estimates to maintain federal influence.

Senator Hagerty criticized the actions of President Biden and Democrats, alleging that secret flights have been used to transport hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens into the United States. He questioned the motives behind such actions, suggesting they could be aimed at bolstering political power in certain regions.

Closing his remarks, Senator Hagerty raised the question of whether Democrats would support his proposed amendment to prevent the transportation of illegal aliens into the country via secret flights. He urged his colleagues to consider the implications of such practices on national security and the integrity of the electoral system.

The issue of illegal immigration and its intersection with political decision-making continues to be a point of contention in the Senate, with Senator Hagerty's remarks underscoring the ongoing debate surrounding the treatment of illegal aliens and their impact on American society.