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Rep. Gill Claims Immigrants Drain Resources, Sparks Backlash

4/21/2026

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Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) labeled immigrants a 'net drain' on society during The Benny Show.
Gill cited a report showing that 54% of non-citizen households rely on welfare.
Gill argued immigrants must adopt American culture and criticized cultural compatibility with U.S. values.
Gill echoed claims about average Intelligence Quotients (IQs) in these countries, linking culture to economic challenges.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized his remarks.

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Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) labeled immigrants a 'net drain' on society during The Benny Show.
Gill cited a report showing that 54% of non-citizen households rely on welfare.
Gill argued immigrants must adopt American culture and criticized cultural compatibility with U.S. values.
Gill echoed claims about average Intelligence Quotients (IQs) in these countries, linking culture to economic challenges.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized his remarks.