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Schweizer Exposes Mexico's 'Weaponized Immigration' Influence Campaign

1/20/2026

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Peter Schweizer, investigative author, alleges the Mexican government conducts a coordinated influence campaign in the United States via diplomatic missions and educational initiatives, calling it "weaponized immigration" in The Invisible Coup.
He alleges Mexican consulates engage in political activities, including supporting protests.
Schweizer says textbooks distributed in U.S. schools promote a biased history.
He highlights Migrant TV, a government-backed platform promoting pro-Democratic content.

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Peter Schweizer, investigative author, alleges the Mexican government conducts a coordinated influence campaign in the United States via diplomatic missions and educational initiatives, calling it "weaponized immigration" in The Invisible Coup.
He alleges Mexican consulates engage in political activities, including supporting protests.
Schweizer says textbooks distributed in U.S. schools promote a biased history.
He highlights Migrant TV, a government-backed platform promoting pro-Democratic content.