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Outrage Grows Over Controversial Immigrant Reality Show

5/21/2025

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Producer Rob Worsoff's reality show, "The American," aims to have immigrants vie for quick U.S. citizenship, sparking outrage. While Worsoff insists it honors American values, critics like Rep. Joaquin Castro label it "sick" and dehumanizing. As the Department of Homeland Security evaluates the concept, the mounting backlash casts serious doubt on its future.

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Producer Rob Worsoff's reality show, "The American," aims to have immigrants vie for quick U.S. citizenship, sparking outrage. While Worsoff insists it honors American values, critics like Rep. Joaquin Castro label it "sick" and dehumanizing. As the Department of Homeland Security evaluates the concept, the mounting backlash casts serious doubt on its future.