5 Apr 2026 9:09 am
Guess where Trump is going to get the money for the Department of War. This will replace those expensive jets!Blackvegetable » 05 Apr 2026, 8:13 am » wrote: ↑ https://youtu.be/h9R4LmKdhco?si=3koclcTrIK_JAoQc
You people are clinical morons.
Estimates regarding the cost of illegal immigration to the U.S. government over the last five years vary significantly depending on the source, with conservative estimates placing the net annual cost (federal, state, and local) at over $150 billion as of 2023.
Various reports covering the period from 2021–2025 indicate a substantial increase in expenditures due to a surge in illegal border crossings and subsequent, primarily state-funded, services.
An estimated $182 billion in expenditures for education, healthcare, and law enforcement.Federal Expenditures (2023):
Roughly $66.5 billion in federal expenses alone, which represents a 45% increase since 2017.
Rise in Costs: The net cost to taxpayers increased by nearly $35 billion in the five years between 2017 and 2023.
Potential Future Costs: A House GOP report suggested that caring for immigrants released into the country since early 2021 could cost taxpayers up to $451 billion.
Breakdown of Major CostsEducation: K-12 education for undocumented individuals and their children is the largest component, estimated at roughly $78 billion annually.
Healthcare: Medical care, including emergency services, is estimated to cost taxpayers over $42 billion annually.
Law Enforcement: Combined federal, state, and local criminal justice costs associated with illegal immigration are estimated at $47 billion annually.
Welfare & Services: Federal welfare benefits (like Food Stamps, SSI, and child nutrition) are estimated to cost billions, with some sources claiming $11.6 billion or more annually.