US EditionBill Maher Questions John Leguizamo’s Statement About U.S. Capacity for Immigration
UNITED STATES, JUL 15 – Bill Maher and John Leguizamo debated U.S. immigration limits focusing on resources and border control amid record migration under Biden, with surveys showing 200 million want to immigrate.
- Bill Maher and John Leguizamo discussed U.S. immigration capacity on Maher's podcast, with Leguizamo asserting there is plenty of space for immigrants. Maher countered that resources should be considered, not just room.
- According to The New York Times analysis, former President Joe Biden oversaw the highest level of net migration in U.S. history, surpassing late 1800s and early 1900s figures. Maher noted surveys indicate 200 million people globally would immigrate given the chance, highlighting pressure on resources.
- Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed the city's struggles to provide resources for incoming migrants, stating there were individuals without work authorization for extended periods. Maher supported Adams, suggesting that immigration should be orderly, reflecting middle-ground American sentiments.
- Leguizamo argued for immigrants as vital to the economy and infrastructure, while Maher acknowledged their contributions but emphasized the need for immigration rules. Leguizamo passionately countered Maher's remarks on poverty in other countries, citing them as driven by U.S. actions.
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