On Thursday, podcast host Joe Rogan and fellow podcaster Michael Maris discussed the issue of mass immigration in the U.S., concluding that eliminating birthright citizenship could potentially address many immigration-related problems.
This form of citizenship, outlined in the Fourteenth Amendment, states that anyone born or naturalized in the U.S. is a citizen. Critics of this amendment argue it was primarily aimed at assisting former slaves, not granting citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants.
During their conversation on the “Joe Rogan Experience,” Rogan and Maris noted that the immigration crisis has deteriorated rapidly under the Biden administration, with an estimated 10 million undocumented immigrants entering the country.
Rogan has often countered narratives that minimize the number of violent offenders among the influx of illegal immigrants. He acknowledges that while they represent a small fraction of the total, their absolute numbers remain significant.
Maris raised a point about the broader implications of immigration policy, suggesting that even if those 10 million people were idealized as the best candidates—like the most caring stay-at-home parents—it’s unlikely they’d feel entirely comfortable in their situation.
Rogan seemed to agree, recalling proposals from Senator Rand Paul, stating that those immigrants could stay but wouldn’t gain citizenship. Maris added that if birthright citizenship were abolished, the benefits for such individuals, even in terms of welfare and taxation, could be reevaluated.
Rogan has criticized Democrats for exploiting immigration for political advantage while expressing empathy for both sides of the debate. In his discussions with Senator Paul, Rogan reflected on the complex views surrounding immigration, acknowledging both the perceived need for stricter measures and the compassionate arguments against them.
As the U.S. grapples with significant immigration waves, ongoing debates continue to focus on how best to handle the millions of individuals now within the nation, fostering a mix of opinions and emotions across the political spectrum.
