Maye Musk, the mother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has entered the immigration debate, revealing the challenges her family faced during their immigration to the U.S. Elon Musk had earlier expressed his support for increased legal immigration while emphasizing the need for proper vetting.
Elon Musk clarified his stance on immigration, stating he is in favor of significantly increasing legal immigration. However, he expressed concerns about an overwhelming influx of unvetted individuals into the U.S. Maye Musk joined the discussion, reminiscing about difficulties faced by her son during entry into the U.S., citing paperwork issues at the Toronto airport.
Originally from South Africa, the Musk family settled in Canada before eventually immigrating to the U.S. Elon Musk’s educational journey included attending Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and later transferring to the University of Pennsylvania. Maye Musk shed light on the challenges her family encountered during the immigration process, highlighting the lengthy wait and legal complexities.
Maye Musk emphasized the rigorous process her family underwent, involving extensive documentation, legal fees, and a waiting period of 9-12 years to obtain U.S. citizenship. She questioned the fairness of the current situation, where individuals can enter the U.S. illegally and receive benefits without undergoing the same stringent process.
The conversation comes amid the broader immigration discourse in the U.S., with increasing migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border becoming a key election issue. The challenges faced by President Joe Biden in handling immigration concerns are evident, with record numbers of migrant encounters and internal divisions within the Democratic party. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman noted that immigration has become a major election issue, contributing to the complexities of the current political landscape.
Source: Benzinga
