America First Policy Institute
They Said It Wouldn’t Affect You And They Lied: Chad Wolf And Sen. Moreno Reveal How 20 Million Immigrants Impact Every American
They said it wouldn’t affect you. They lied—and every American is feeling the consequences.
For years, Americans were told that mass illegal immigration wouldn’t impact their daily lives. In this hard-hitting conversation from AFPI Studios, former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf sits down with Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio to explain why that claim was false—and how an estimated 10 to 20 million illegal immigrants have reshaped affordability, wages, and national security across the country.
Wolf and Moreno break down how unchecked illegal immigration drives up the cost of housing, health care, food, and automobiles, while simultaneously pushing down wages for American workers. From strained hospitals and inflated rents to wage suppression and taxpayer-funded benefits, they explain why even Americans far from the border are paying the price.
The conversation also draws critical distinctions between legal immigration and illegal migration, highlighting the importance of assimilation, enforcement, and fairness for those who follow the law. Wolf outlines why no nation can absorb millions of unvetted migrants in such a short time—and why restoring border security is essential to protecting American workers, families, and communities.
This is essential viewing for voters, policymakers, and anyone who wants to understand how immigration policy directly affects affordability, sovereignty, and the American way of life—and what it will take to fix it.