Washington, DC — In a detailed interview posted in Spanish (here) and English (here), El País reporter Patricia Caro talks with Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice.
As the article “The Administration’s Goal is to Change the Definition of Who is An American” highlights, “From her position as leader of one of the most important pro-migrant organizations in the country, she warns of the rise in racism and the measures that are coming with the Trump Administration,” as we pass the 100 Day mark. The full, detailed interview is worth reading and we share key excerpts below:
“…It’s clear there’s no sincere interest [from the Trump administration] in improving the system or trying to find a solution. What they’re doing is feeding their base, because immigration is part of their political strategy to advance their ideology.
… the things Trump and his allies say about immigration aren’t based on real facts. Immigration is positive for the United States. There are countless economic studies that talk about the contributions of immigrants, that they are essential to the economic prosperity of this country. That is the true and real narrative about immigration. However, a narrative that isn’t based on facts has been accepted, as part of a political strategy, and Americans are accepting it because they don’t feel there is a viable solution.
…the goal is to change the definition of who an American truly is. There’s an ideology behind these efforts, and immigration is a key part of enforcing their agenda.”
Read the Vanessa Cárdenas interview posted in El País in Spanish (here) and English (here),
- Also check out the America’s Voice website repository on 100 Days of Trump, featuring a digital toolkit, social media graphics, blogs, memos and fact sheets: https://americasvoice.org/high-costs-no-benefits/
