US EditionU.S. Rep. Ramirez's comments on her Guatemalan heritage draws backlash from conservatives, White House
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, AUG 7 – Rep. Delia Ramirez's remarks highlighting her Guatemalan heritage sparked calls for her removal from Congress amid debates on immigrant loyalty, with critics citing her birthplace and heritage.
- Last week at the Panamerican Congress in Mexico City, U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez declared `I’m a proud Guatemalan before an American`, drawing criticism from Republicans and the White House.
- Amid debate over her heritage, Ramirez said honoring her Guatemalan ancestry only strengthens her commitment to America, framing criticism as attempts to silence her views against `nativist, white supremacist, authoritarians in government`.
- On Monday, Republican Rep. Andy Ogles called for her denaturalization and deportation in a statement on X, criticizing her remarks as a betrayal.
- Despite mounting criticism, Ramirez posted a follow-up on X about immigrants’ claim on this country, calling attacks a `weak attempt to silence my dissent`.
- ICE officials state they are deporting thousands of Guatemalan nationals and will continue until every illegal alien from Guatemala is removed, amid escalating calls for deportation.
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‘Paperwork Americans’ are not your countrymen
At a recent Panamerican Congress in Mexico City, Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois stood before attendees and declared in Spanish, “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American.” Ramirez, who sits on the House Homeland Security Committee, helps shape policies vital to the nation’s safety. Yet she openly and proudly identifies with another country, and in a foreign language, no less.Ramirez isn’t alone. She’s part of a growing class of politicians …
U.S. Rep. Ramirez's comments on her Guatemalan heritage draws backlash from conservatives, White House
A comment made by U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago) at the Panamerican Congress last week in Mexico City has drawn strong criticism from both Republican leaders and the White House.
Border Czar Tom Homan Rips Illinois Rep. Ramirez For Declaring Allegiance To Guatemala
Border Czar Tom Homan ridiculed Democrat Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez on Wednesday for declaring her allegiance to Guatemala over the U.S. during an anti-American summit abroad.
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