Elon Musk Criticizes Don Lemon, Claims Illegal Immigration Benefits Democrats
Elon Musk Clashes with Don Lemon Over Immigration and Electoral Impact
In a fiery exchange, Elon Musk took on Don Lemon, challenging the assertion that undocumented immigrants have no role in shaping U.S. elections. This intriguing confrontation unraveled during an episode of “The Don Lemon Show,” amidst efforts to boost the show’s popularity.
Tackling Immigration and Electoral Influence
Lemon, whose new venture has seen sluggish starts in capturing audience attention, found himself at odds with the tech mogul over immigration’s electoral effects. Despite the low engagement with many of Lemon’s YouTube clips, the topic ignited a critical discussion, catching viewers’ attention.
Musk argued that there is a “very strong bias toward Democrat” among illegal aliens, suggesting this might be a strategic advantage for the party, potentially swaying their political power. His stance presents a significant departure from Lemon’s perspective.
Breaking Down the Census Controversy
“The census counts every resident, citizen or not,” explained Musk. “The distribution of House seats hinges on this headcount, hence states with higher illegal immigrant populations, like California and New York, could get increased representation even though these individuals can’t vote.”
Musk presented the numbers: “My calculations indicate a potential loss of around 20 House seats for blue states if undocumented immigrants weren’t included. This ripples into the Electoral College and thus presidential elections as well, affecting both the House and presidency, though not the Senate.”
Lemon’s Counter and Musk’s Clarification
Despite Musk’s assertions, Lemon refuted his claims, suggesting Musk’s understanding was flawed. He maintained that the reality was contrary to Musk’s explanation.
Musk elaborated, stating, “The predominance of illegal immigrants in Democrat-leaning states amplifies their electoral power. After some digging, it appears Democrats could potentially forfeit an estimated 20 House seats and the equivalent in Electoral College votes if these populations were excluded from the census data.”
The Viral Tweet
The debate extended to social media, with the following tweet capturing the essence of the conversation:
Elon Musk Educates Don Lemon on Illegal Immigrants, Census, and the Electoral College
LEMON: “You claim Democrats open borders for votes, yet undocumented individuals can’t vote in federal elections. How does that work?”
MUSK: “Looking at the numbers, Democrats could lose significant House and presidential leverage if illegal immigrants weren’t considered in censuses.”
— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) March 18, 2024
This tweet succinctly distilled the essence of Musk’s argument and the underlying facts of the issue, sparking further dialogue on the matter.
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