NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT
Washington, D.C., December 8, 2025: Vice President JD Vance has sparked a fresh wave of criticism after declaring on social media that “mass migration is theft of the American Dream,” a remark that quickly drew backlash for both its tone and its implications.
In a post on X, Vance wrote, “Mass migration is the theft of the American Dream. It has always been this way, and every position paper, think tank piece, and econometric study suggesting otherwise is paid for by the people getting rich off the old system.” He argued that large-scale immigration undermines opportunities for American workers and benefits corporations and institutions he claims profit from current immigration policies.
The comments immediately triggered intense debate online, with critics accusing the vice president of promoting anti-immigrant rhetoric at a time when the administration is already pursuing stricter immigration measures. Several users pointed to what they viewed as a contradiction in Vance’s message, noting that his wife, Usha Vance, is the daughter of Indian immigrants. Many questioned how the vice president’s sweeping characterization of “mass migration” aligned with his own family’s immigrant roots.
Supporters of Vance defended the statement as a blunt assessment of economic realities, arguing that high levels of immigration depress wages, burden public services, and limit opportunities for U.S. workers. Opponents countered that research—including independent, peer-reviewed studies—has shown immigration to have neutral or positive long-term effects on the economy.
Vance’s post comes amid heightened national debate over immigration policy. The administration has recently tightened border enforcement and signaled more aggressive measures aimed at reducing both legal and illegal immigration. The vice president has long advocated reducing immigration levels, claiming that policymakers and business interests have ignored the costs to working-class Americans.
