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Rep. Ramirez Sparks Controversy Over Dual Identity Statement

8/5/2025

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Democrat Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) ignited controversy at the Panamerican Congress in Mexico by declaring, “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American.” Critics, including the White House, slammed her for seemingly placing foreign identity above American loyalty. As a child of immigrants, Ramirez passionately defends her dual identity and champions immigration reform.

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Democrat Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) ignited controversy at the Panamerican Congress in Mexico by declaring, “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American.” Critics, including the White House, slammed her for seemingly placing foreign identity above American loyalty. As a child of immigrants, Ramirez passionately defends her dual identity and champions immigration reform.