Malliotakis: Biden Turning 'American Dream' Into 'American Joke'

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) blasted the Biden Administration's consideration of awarding $450,000 payments to illegal immigrants affected by the Trump Administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy in 2018:

"The idea that the Biden Administration is even considering giving illegal immigrants $450,000 payments is absolutely ridiculous. It's a slap in the face to every American worker and immigrant who came to this country with nothing, but worked, sacrificed, and earned everything they have. These payments will only encourage, incentivize and reward illegal migration into our country, and bring us one step closer to turning the 'American Dream' into the 'American Joke.'

"In 2020, the  median household income in the United States was $67,521, nearly seven times less than what the Biden Administration wants to give those who enter our country illegally. To have American taxpayers foot the bill for individuals who break our laws, particularly at a time when they're facing record-high inflation and increased costs for goods, shows just how out-of-touch this Administration is. With everything facing our nation from inflation, to supply chain shortages, to rising energy costs, it's unfortunate that Congress even has to take time away from those issues to address this. I'm calling on President Biden to abandon this ridiculous idea, but I'm preparing legislation to prohibit this from happening in the event he chooses to proceed. "