Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is facing a firestorm of criticism from her own party after admitting that mass illegal immigration has become "disruptive and destabilizing." Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Clinton surprised her Republican critics by acknowledging the scale of the border crisis that unfolded during the Biden administration. She argued that the sheer volume of arrivals has placed an unsustainable burden on the country's social fabric.
"It went too far, it's been disruptive and destabilizing, and it needs to be fixed in a humane way with secure borders that don't torture and kill people," Clinton told the panel. She emphasized that a strong family structure is "at the base of civilization" and must be protected through more orderly migration. Border czar Tom Homan recently noted that an estimated 10 million illegal immigrants crossed into the U.S. during the previous term.
Democratic strategist Maya Rupert blasted Clinton’s remarks on MS NOW's "Chris Jansing Reports," calling them a "mistake." Rupert argued that Democrats should not adopt Republican "talking points" that focus strictly on enforcement and deportation. "I think that we make a mistake when we just sort of paint over all of that and focus on who was the biggest deporter," Rupert said during the Monday segment.
The controversy has also caused old clips of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to resurface, highlighting their past support for tough enforcement. In a 2008 video, Clinton explicitly backed stiff fines for illegal entry and immediate deportation for those who commit crimes. "No questions asked, they’re gone," she said at the time, a far cry from the rhetoric currently favored by the party's progressive wing.
Clinton also used the world stage to clash with Czech Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka over the rise of "woke" ideology. Macinka suggested that President Trump’s political rise was a direct reaction to policies that have gone "too far" from the concerns of regular people. Clinton mocked his stance, sarcastically asking if he was opposed to "women having their rights" before the exchange turned heated.
Beyond the border, Clinton addressed the ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein files, describing the latest releases as "horrifying." She called for total transparency after documents surfaced containing photos of her husband, former President Bill Clinton. Despite her calls for "accountability," many on the right remain skeptical of her sudden pivot toward border security and transparency.