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Matt Gaetz: “Automation is the answer to illegal immigration.”

Featuring: Matt Gaetz, Republican | Former U.S. House, Florida's 1st District

The Anchormen Show with Matt Gaetz | Be Cool. It'll Work Out.

Published April 11, 2025 | Video Starts at 18:54

It's like, okay, so why do we need immigration again? Right? Why do we need Automation is the answer to illegal immigration. Right? I mean, when, when, when a robot can effectively pick strawberries, tomatoes and oranges, you're going to see far less of a constituency for bringing people across our border illegally. (18:54–18:57)

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Asserts that automation can address illegal immigration issues.

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