Despite media praise for the Harris-Walz ticket, critics highlight the Minnesota governor's controversial stances on immigration, including sanctuary city status and taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants.
As the media heap accolades on the Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, critics are voicing concerns over the Minnesota governor's radical left-wing record on immigration.
Walz has repeatedly advocated for policies that critics say prioritize undocumented immigrants over American citizens. In 2018, he told CBS that he wanted local law enforcement to avoid questioning illegal Minnesotans about their immigration status. This stance aligns with his support for making Minnesota a sanctuary state.
Governor Walz's Immigration Policies Draw Criticism as Harris-Walz Ticket Gains Media Support
Shawn Holster, chair of the Minneapolis GOP, decries Walz's policies as "managed decline wrapped in a blanket of benevolence." He points to sharply increased property taxes to fund social services benefiting undocumented immigrants, claiming it's "impacting every aspect of life in Minneapolis and Minnesota at large."
Walz's support extends beyond sanctuary cities. He has backed campaigns to provide undocumented immigrants with taxpayer-funded health care, driver's licenses, and free college tuition. Holster asserts that such measures strain the state's resources and potentially confer voting rights.
Governor Walz's Immigration Policies Draw Criticism as Harris-Walz Ticket Gains Media Support
A WalletHub survey ranks Minnesota as the eighth-highest in the nation for combined property, income, and sales tax burden. Holster attributes this surge to Walz's policies, leading to a "destabilization of every aspect of life in Minnesota."
Walz has also been criticized for his support of driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants, which Holster claims could facilitate voter fraud.
Governor Walz's Immigration Policies Draw Criticism as Harris-Walz Ticket Gains Media Support
Critics argue that Walz's actions have made Minnesota a magnet for undocumented immigration. Holster states that the state has become a destination for migrants processed at the border and that social services immediately available to them are a major draw.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has condemned the Harris-Walz ticket as "dangerously liberal" and "every American's nightmare." He cites Walz's support for socialism, sanctuary cities, and undocumented immigrants.
Governor Walz's Immigration Policies Draw Criticism as Harris-Walz Ticket Gains Media Support
Walz has remained silent amidst these criticisms, refraining from commenting on the issue.
