Rep. Hunt Sparks Firestorm: Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants 'Insanity'

Representative Wesley Hunt sparks debate on birthright citizenship during a recent House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing. His impassioned speech, drawing on his family's history of slavery, contrasted the historical context of citizenship for formerly enslaved people with the current discussion surrounding illegal immigration. Hunt stated, "Giving citizenship to the children of slaves was justice—for illegal aliens in luxury hotels, it’s insanity." His remarks highlight the ongoing debate about birthright citizenship and its implications for American identity. The video has garnered significant attention online, prompting discussions about the meaning and value of American citizenship.