American Workers Now Winning As Illegal Immigration Slows
As someone once famously said, in politics, most especially in elections, "It's the economy, stupid." There are other factors, of course, but most people vote with their wallets, and there are signs that the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns are having some economic benefits. Key among those benefits? Housing costs were inflated by the presence of illegal aliens, and should now be starting to moderate.
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American Workers Now Winning As Illegal Immigration Slows By Ward Clark | 12:50 PM on June 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli As someone once famously said, in politics, most especially in elections, "It's the economy, stupid." There are other factors, of course, but most people vote with their wallets, and there are signs that the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns are having some economic benefits. Key among those benefits? Housing costs were inflated by the presence of illegal aliens, and should now be starting to moderate.
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