Democratic candidate's views on immigration and affordable housing
Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate, David Trone, dismisses border concerns and advocates for increasing legal immigration to address affordable housing and boost the economy.
Key Points
- Advocates for increasing the cap on legal immigrants from 1 million to 5 million per year
- Claims that immigrants create tens of millions of jobs
- Highlights long wait times for legal immigration, with some approved applicants not surviving the process
Pros
- Advocates for increasing legal immigration to address labor shortages and boost the economy
- Supports granting citizenship and voting rights to millions of illegal immigrants
Cons
- Dismisses border concerns as a distraction and a Republican talking point