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Trump's ICE Raid Was a Disaster for American Workers

September 14, 2025 - 5 min read - The ICE raid against South Korean Hyundai workers was horrible and flat-out wrong. Let's be clear: these workers were in the country legally.

This isn't the America I know. The America I believe in welcomes people who come here to build, to work, to share knowledge, and to contribute to our communities' chance at a better future. Instead, Trump's America is about fear, cruelty, and broken promises.

Trump stood on stage and promised to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. But what happened? His ICE raid destroyed them. These Hyundai workers were here on visas, training Americans for high-paying jobs. Real jobs. Good union jobs. Manufacturing jobs that could have lifted families and built our communities.

Here in Illinois, we do it differently. We fight for jobs. We are a diverse community, and we welcome anyone who wants to invest and bring jobs to Illinois' 8th District. We stand with companies that bring opportunity to our communities.

Illinois 8th District, as your Congressman, I won't let Trump's raids rip apart our future. Not in my district. Not in Illinois. Not ever. We want jobs, and we have a ready and willing workforce to get things done.

The truth is, this fight isn't just about visas or ICE; it's about who we are as a nation. And in Illinois, we are builders. We are protectors. We are neighbors. We're not tearing people down unless they're Green Bay fans. We're lifting each other up.

Now's the time to act. Join the movement and fight with me to defend jobs, protect workers, and build an America that keeps its promises. Join our campaign today!