Foreign-Born Population Hits New High Amid Biden's Border Crisis

The foreign-born population in the United States has reached an unprecedented high of 51.6 million, with a significant surge occurring during President Joe Biden's tenure, largely due to illegal immigration. A recent study from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) highlights this dramatic increase, revealing substantial implications for the nation's demographic and political landscape.

Record-Breaking Growth

According to the CIS report, the foreign-born population increased by 5.1 million between March 2022 and March 2024, marking the largest two-year increase in American history. Since President Biden took office in January 2021, the foreign-born population has grown by 6.6 million. The report estimates that nearly 58% of this surge is attributable to illegal immigration.

"If present trends continue, the foreign-born population will reach 62.5 million by 2030 and 82.2 million by 2040," the report notes, a figure that would surpass the current combined populations of 30 states and the District of Columbia.

Economic and Employment Impacts

While advocates for mass immigration argue that new arrivals bolster the job market, the CIS report found otherwise. Only 46% of foreign-born individuals who arrived in 2022 or later were employed in early 2024, with a mere 8% actively seeking work among those not employed. This data challenges the notion that immigration consistently fills labor market gaps.

Political Implications

The influx of foreign-born residents, driven primarily by illegal immigration, is poised to have significant political repercussions. Historical data indicates that 90% of congressional districts with higher-than-average foreign-born populations were won by Democrats in the 2018 midterms. Public figures like Elon Musk have suggested that the Democratic Party promotes mass immigration to leverage the congressional district apportionment process for political gain.

Polling data from Pew Research further underscores this trend: only 4% of illegal immigrants of Hispanic descent support the Republican Party, while 31% back the Democrats. Among legal permanent residents, 49% support Democrats compared to 8% for Republicans. Similarly, 54% of foreign-born U.S. citizens favor Democrats, versus 11% who support Republicans.

Biden’s Border Crisis and Public Discontent

This surge comes amid an unprecedented border crisis under President Biden, with over 9.5 million nationwide encounters and 1.7 million estimated illegal immigrant "gotaways" recorded during his term. As a result, Biden faces widespread disapproval for his handling of the border situation. Recent polls indicate that Americans trust former President Donald Trump more than Biden to manage immigration, and many support Trump's proposed measures to deport illegal immigrants.

Conclusion

The record-breaking increase in the foreign-born population under President Biden raises complex economic and political challenges. As the nation grapples with these issues, the need for effective immigration policies and border security measures becomes increasingly urgent. Share this article to keep others informed about these critical developments, and consider subscribing to our newsletter for more in-depth analysis and updates.