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Immigration Debate Sparks Divide Among Conservatives

12/30/2025

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Peachy Keenan claimed immigrants come to the United States for economic reasons and said she has never met anyone seeking democracy.
The assertion drew backlash from commentators including National Review's Jeff Blehar and Erick Erickson, who shared stories of immigrants fleeing oppression and argued many come for liberty.
Keenan later clarified that her experience was limited to immigrants under 60.
The debate reveals a divide within conservative circles on immigration.

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Story summary

Peachy Keenan claimed immigrants come to the United States for economic reasons and said she has never met anyone seeking democracy.
The assertion drew backlash from commentators including National Review's Jeff Blehar and Erick Erickson, who shared stories of immigrants fleeing oppression and argued many come for liberty.
Keenan later clarified that her experience was limited to immigrants under 60.
The debate reveals a divide within conservative circles on immigration.