In a leaked Signal conversation among cabinet members, the President proposed four major changes to the immigration bill, including a merit-based point system, limiting chain migration, penalizing states with sanctuary cities and funding for his wall. The members showed varied responses with some supporting all proposals while others had reservations about certain aspects.
Leaked Signal Conversation
April 1
Vance (8:45 am ET): POTUS just mentioned an idea about modifying the immigration bill during his morning briefing. Wants us all to weigh in.
Rubio (8:47 am ET): Alright. He’s got my attention. What’s the idea?
Vance (8:50 am ET): He’s suggested four major changes: merit-based point system, limiting chain migration, penalizing states with sanctuary cities and funding for his wall. The usual stuff, but wants to push it all in one big bill.
Hegseth (8:52 am ET): MAGA 💪🇺🇸 Finally, a president who’s going to get tough on immigration.
Rubio (8:54 am ET): I’m in for merit-based immigration and limiting chain migration but let’s go easy on the states, don’t want to alienate our own people.
Miller (9:00 am ET): As expected, Rubio. 🙄 The world is not all sunshine and rainbows. We need to be hard on those who harbor illegal immigrants.
Gabbard (9:05 am ET): I’m just here for the ride, guys. But, what about our Russian friends? 😇
Waltz (9:10 am ET): This office isn’t a place for jokes, Gabbard. On topic: The merit-based system would certainly boost our economy, but we must also consider the humanitarian aspect.
Kent (9:12 am ET): Fund the wall! Also, how about implementing higher penalties for companies hiring illegals?
Ratcliffe (9:14 am ET): I agree with Kent. Strike at the heart of the problem.
Miller (9:20 am ET): I knew I could’ve count on you, Kent. 👊
Wiles (9:22 am ET): Gentlemen, and Tulsi, let’s not lose sight of the big picture here. We have a chance to change the face of American immigration. Let’s do it right.
Hegseth (9:27 am ET): Preach! 🔥 This is what we promised our voters.
Rubio (9:29 am ET): Alright. Let’s work on drafting this bill. The president will want to review it by the end of the week.
Bessent (9:30 am ET): Agreed. And let’s keep our personal feelings out of it. We are here to do what’s best for our country.
Witkoff (9:34 am ET): Well said, Bessent. Let’s get to work, team.
Miller (9:40 am ET): Time to change the game, folks. 🇺🇸
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