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"The American" Reality Show: DHS Considers Competing for Citizenship

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The Department of Homeland Security is considering a reality show, "The American," where immigrants compete for fast-tracked citizenship. The show, pitched by a producer of "Duck Dynasty" and "Millionaire Matchmaker," would feature contestants competing in various challenges, including American history and science. The show's producer, Rob Worsoff, claims that the show is meant to be hopeful and a celebration of American citizenship, with losing contestants not facing deportation. The idea has been met with widespread criticism, with many calling it tone-deaf and insensitive.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Homeland Security is considering a reality show, "The American," where immigrants compete for fast-tracked citizenship.
  • The show was pitched by a producer of "Duck Dynasty" and "Millionaire Matchmaker" and would feature contestants competing in various challenges, including American history and science.
  • The show's producer, Rob Worsoff, claims that the show is meant to be hopeful and a celebration of American citizenship.
  • Losing contestants would not face deportation, but it is unclear what the consequences of losing would be.
  • The show has been met with widespread criticism, with many calling it tone-deaf and insensitive.
  • DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin claims that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem knows nothing about the show, but the Daily Mail has confirmed that Noem supports the project.

Statistics:

  • The Department of Homeland Security has earmarked over $200 million for an ad campaign featuring Noem telling immigrants to go home while cosplaying in an ICE flak jacket.
  • DHS has deported more than a dozen American citizens so far (that we know of), including a child with cancer.
  • Nine immigrants have died in custody.
  • The administration has ignored Supreme Court orders and impoundment and asylum laws.
  • DHS would be broke in two months if its budget is not met.

Sources:

  • The Daily Mail
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • USCIS Citizenship Test
  • Wonkette
  • Murphy Senate Office Press Release
  • Newsweek Polls
  • Axios Video: Inspectors General Demonstrate Proper

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